Grizzlies Dealt Another Injury Blow Ahead of Season Opener Against Heat
Injuries continue to pile up for the Memphis Grizzlies, with yet another key player joining the growing list of sidelined stars.
Already entering the regular season shorthanded, Memphis has been without several important contributors throughout the preseason. Brandon Clarke and rookie Zach Edey are confirmed to miss extended time, while both Ja Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. have been dealing with day-to-day injuries.
There was some good news with the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and a positive update on Morant’s recovery, though the team has not provided a clear timeline for the star guard’s return.
Unfortunately, the injury list grew longer during the final preseason matchup against the Miami Heat.
Ty Jerome Suffers Lower-Leg Injury
Veteran guard Ty Jerome suffered an apparent lower-leg injury in Friday’s game and limped off the court, appearing to grab his calf or ankle. He has since been listed as day-to-day.
Jerome, a six-year NBA veteran, was signed to a three-year, $28 million deal by Memphis following a strong season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he posted career-best numbers in points and assists. He finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting and was expected to play a significant role for the Grizzlies, whether as a starter or a key bench contributor.
Memphis Leaning on Its Depth Early
With the regular season opener fast approaching, the Grizzlies are facing a serious depth challenge. The uncertain status of Morant, who has yet to play in the preseason as the team takes a cautious approach to his health, adds to the pressure.
To start the season, Memphis will rely heavily on Jackson Jr. and veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to lead the offense. The team will likely turn to younger players like Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer to pick up more minutes than initially expected.
Memphis opens the season at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 22, and with multiple key players unavailable or limited, the team’s resilience will be put to the test right out of the gate.
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