Ty Jerome has 17/4/4 line in win over Hornets

Jerome has been an absolute scoring machine for Memphis, delivering at least 20 points in seven of nine contests this season. The 29-year-old point guard matched a season-high by knocking down five three-pointers while supplying his usual diet of driving layups and off-balance mid-range floaters. He’s significantly outperformed preseason expectations, delivering second-round fantasy value so far, averaging 26.7 points through his first nine games. He’s shown zero signs of slowing down and should continue to serve as the Grizzlies’ main offensive weapon.

Jerome was effective inside the three-point line, but went just 2-for-7 from distance on a night where Memphis shot just 22 percent (10-for-45) from downtown. The 29-year-old point guard has been a revelation for fantasy managers, topping the 20-point mark on six occasions through eight games to open the year. The Grizzlies have dropped two straight after an impressive six-game winning streak to open the season. They’ll attempt to turn things around when they kick off a four-game week with a road matchup against the Raptors on Monday before facing the Nuggets, Pelicans and Nets.

Jerome dropped 40 points in the overtime loss to the Pelicans on Monday. While he’s already had two 40-point games this season, his scoring was kept in check Wednesday. Jerome had 23 points on 20 attempts and was 2-of-10 from behind the three-point line. The Grizzlies have one more game this week as they’ll take on the Thunder on Friday.

Jerome returned to the lineup after missing Saturday’s game against the Kings with a back issue. He also popped up on the injury report with the back injury ahead of Thursday’s game, and while he played through it, he struggled mightily. It doesn’t appear that it’s bothering him anymore. Jerome had his second 40-point game of the season, and while it wasn’t enough to keep Memphis’ winning streak alive, it was still another monster performance for Jerome, who should continue to produce at a high level for fantasy managers for the rest of the season.

Jerome is back after sitting out Saturday’s win against the Kings. As a result, Cam Spencer will return to the bench after dishing out 13 assists in the spot start.

Jerome will miss a game for the first time this season. His absence likely means Cam Spencer will start, especially with Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) also out. Spence is worth streaming due to the absences.

Ty Jerome has been one of the biggest surprises this season and has been a major steal for where people drafted him in redraft leagues. If he were to miss time, Scotty Pippen would be the guy to add in redraft leagues. If Pippen also misses time, then look at Cam Spencer to be the add.

Less than an hour before tipoff, it was reported that Jerome was questionable for this game with back tightness. Despite the flare up, he was able to start, though it ended up being his worst performance of the season, and he only played 24 minutes. This is worth keeping an eye on, especially ahead of their next game against the Kings on Saturday. Cam Spencer and Scotty Pippen Jr. would fill out the point guard minutes if Jerome were unavailable.

After a scorching start to the season, Jerome fell back to earth in this game. His shot simply didn’t fall at the same rate, though he made up for it by dishing out a season high for assists. Jerome has been unreal to start the season, but it was never likely that he would maintain that pace. However, he should be a fantastic fantasy option for the rest of the season and one of the best value picks in fantasy basketball.

For those who believed Jerome would cool off after scoring 73 points in the Grizzlies’ first two games, that didn’t happen on Sunday. He did most of his damage inside the arc, making 7 of 11 two-point attempts and shooting 14-for-14 from the foul line. Add in the assists, and it was another excellent night for those rostering Jerome, one of the best players in fantasy basketball so far. The Grizzlies play three games in Week 2, starting with the Jazz on Monday.