Grizzlies' Ty Jerome returns after 46-game absence

Jerome scores 20 points in 20 minutes in loss to Timberwolves

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome made his season debut on Saturday, scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists in 20 minutes of play in a 131-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jerome had been sidelined for 46 games due to a severe right calf injury suffered before the start of the season. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Jerome provided a spark for the depleted Grizzlies, who were also missing star guard Ja Morant and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. due to injuries.

Why it matters

Jerome's return is a boost for the struggling Grizzlies, who have lost 6 straight games and 13 of their last 16. His scoring and playmaking ability will be crucial as the team tries to turn things around and stay in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

Jerome, who signed a 3-year, $28 million contract with the Grizzlies in the offseason, suffered the calf injury during the preseason. He spent 3 months in rehab before being cleared to return. In his debut, Jerome led the Grizzlies with 20 points and 6 assists, making an immediate impact despite being on a minutes restriction.

  • Jerome suffered the calf injury shortly before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.
  • Jerome missed the Grizzlies' first 46 games of the season due to the injury.
  • Jerome made his season debut on Saturday, February 2, 2026 in a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Grizzlies and Timberwolves will meet again on Monday, February 4, 2026 in Memphis.

The players

Ty Jerome

A guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who missed the first 46 games of the season due to a severe right calf injury.

Ja Morant

The star guard for the Memphis Grizzlies who missed his fifth consecutive game due to a left elbow sprain.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

The starting forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who missed the game against the Timberwolves due to a quad injury.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves guard who led the team with 33 points in the win over the Grizzlies.

Julius Randle

The Timberwolves forward who scored 27 points, including 4 three-pointers, in the win over the Grizzlies.

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What they’re saying

“It felt great to just get back on the court and have some fun. Playing the game again was a great feeling.”

— Ty Jerome (statenews.net)

“It was a very long wait.”

— Ty Jerome (statenews.net)

“When they are aggressive in that way . . . it adds a whole 'nother dynamic to our team. It just makes it easy for myself and I'm sure it makes it easy for (Edwards) as well.”

— Julius Randle (statenews.net)

What’s next

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