Ty Jerome named Western Conference Player of the Week

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome has been named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between October 20 and October 25, 2026. This is the first time in his career that the 29-year-old has won the award. Jerome guided Memphis to an undefeated 3-0 start to the 2026-27 season, leading the league with an average of 34.7 points per game along with 4.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

Over the opening week, Jerome shot 56.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from three-point range in 31.7 minutes per contest. His performances included a career-high 45 points against the Utah Jazz, 28 points against the Golden State Warriors, and 31 points against the Sacramento Kings. He also became one of only four players in NBA history to score 100 points in fewer than 100 minutes across the first three games of an undefeated season start.