{"id":895618,"date":"2026-10-26T20:56:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T20:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/895618\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T20:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T20:56:29","slug":"grizzlies-ty-jerome-named-western-conference-player-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/895618\/","title":{"rendered":"Grizzlies\u2019 Ty Jerome named Western Conference Player of the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Jerome\u2019s first time winning the award, following a blistering start to the season that began with a career-high 45 points on opening night against Utah.<\/p>\n

He followed that up with 28 points at Golden State and another 31 in a win at Sacramento. He scored at least 20 points in the second half of each game.<\/p>\n

His performance helped lead the Grizzlies to their first 3-0 start since 2017.<\/p>\n

Jerome leads the league with 34.7 points per game while shooting a lights-out 56.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.<\/p>\n

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