Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer returns to bench as Ty Jerome rejoins lineup
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The gist
Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer moved back to the bench Monday against New Orleans after Ty Jerome returned from a back issue.
His 13-assist start showed he can fill in, but his role depends on Jerome's health.
Background
Cam Spencer is a Memphis Grizzlies guard, No. 24, described as a sharpshooter. He got his first start of the season on Saturday with Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. both out with back issues, and the Grizzlies opened the season 6-0. Jerome's return for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans sent Spencer back to the second unit.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Spencer scored a three-point basket in the second half for the Grizzlies against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
- Oct 31, 2026Starting with Ty Jerome out, Spencer recorded 10 points, five rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 25 minutes in a 136-105 win over the Sacramento Kings, matching his career-high in assists with no turnovers.
- Nov 2, 2026The 6-0 Grizzlies were set to face the 2-4 New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum on Monday night.
- Nov 3, 2026Spencer won't start Monday's game against New Orleans, with Ty Jerome back in the lineup sending him to the second unit.
Key terms
- second unit
- The players listed in a team's starting lineup who begin the game, as opposed to substitutes.
- streamed
- In fantasy sports, to add a player to a roster temporarily, often for a short stretch of games.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- NBC Sports analyst Raphielle Johnson says Spencer is still worth a look in deeper leagues when Jerome is available and should be streamed on nights he gets to start, especially for managers needing assists.
- Caution
- RotoWire notes Spencer has averaged 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 58.8 percent from downtown across 18.0 minutes per game in five appearances off the bench this season.