Grizzlies open post-Morant era 3-0 behind Ty Jerome's 45-point record
The gist
Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome scored 45 points in a 123-103 season-opening win over Utah, a franchise opener record.
Memphis is rebuilding around rookie Cameron Boozer after trading Ja Morant to Portland.
How it unfolded
- 2025 -26 seasonThe Grizzlies finished 25-57 and missed the playoffs.
- Oct 21, 2026Memphis beat the Utah Jazz 123-103 at FedExForum in the season opener. Ty Jerome scored 45 points, a franchise record for a season opener, while Boozer had seven points on 2-for-15 shooting in his NBA debut.
- Oct 23, 2026The Grizzlies beat Golden State 111-108, with Boozer scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.