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February 1, 2026
Pops for team-high 20 in debut
Jerome racked up 20 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 131-114 loss to Minnesota.
Analysis
The journeyman guard led the Grizzlies in scoring in his debut for the team after missing the first 46 games of the season with a calf injury. Jerome had a breakout campaign in 2024-25 for Cleveland, and he'll get a look in the starting five for Memphis as long as Ja Morant (elbow) is sidelined -- and perhaps longer, if Morant gets shipped out at the trade deadline.
February 1, 2026
Starting Saturday
Jerome (calf) will start Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Jerome will make his regular-season debut and will immediately step into the starting five after rehabbing from a high-grade right calf strain. However, head coach Tuomas Iisalo said pregame that the 28-year-old guard will be on a "very strict minutes restriction," per Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. With Jerome starting, Cam Spencer will come off the bench.
February 1, 2026
Set to make season debut Saturday
Jerome (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Jerome will make his regular-season debut with the Grizzlies after suffering a high-grade right calf strain in the preseason. However, head coach Tuomas Iisalo said pregame that he will be on a "very strict minutes restriction," per Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. The 28-year-old guard is coming off a career-best year with the Cavaliers in 2024-25, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 19.9 minutes per game in 70 regular-season outings (three starts).
January 31, 2026
Expected to play Saturday
Jerome (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Analysis
Jerome is trending toward making his regular-season debut with the Grizzlies after suffering a high-grade right calf strain in the preseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction following the extended absence. The 28-year-old guard is coming off a career-best year with the Cavaliers in 2024-25, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 19.9 minutes per contest in 70 regular-season games (three starts).
January 31, 2026
Questionable to play Saturday
Jerome (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Jerome continues to recover from a high-grade right calf strain that he suffered during the preseason, and he has a chance to make his Grizzlies debut Saturday. He appeared in 70 regular-season games (three starts) for the Cavaliers in 2024-25 and averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 1.1 steals over 19.9 minutes per game.
January 30, 2026
Ruled out for Friday
Jerome (calf) will not play Friday against the Pelicans.
Analysis
Jerome was previously listed as doubtful and recently practiced in the G League, so he's nearing a return for Memphis. His next chance to make his Grizzlies debut comes Saturday against Minnesota.
January 29, 2026
Unlikely to go vs. Pelicans
Jerome (calf) is doubtful for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Analysis
Jerome logged another practice with the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, on Wednesday, but he's unlikely to make his season debut Friday after being tagged as doubtful. His next chance to take the court will arrive Saturday against the T-Wolves.
January 29, 2026
Recalled to NBA
The Grizzlies recalled Jerome (calf) from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
Analysis
Jerome got a practice session in with the Hustle on Wednesday before being recalled to the NBA, which is an encouraging sign that he may make his season debut soon. Memphis has an upcoming back-to-back this weekend, playing Friday in New Orleans and Saturday at home versus Minnesota. Jerome can be considered doubtful for those contests until the Grizzlies release an injury report Thursday afternoon.
January 28, 2026
Practicing in G League
Jerome (calf) practiced with the G League's Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
Analysis
This is another step in the right direction for Jerome. Based on previous comments from coach Tuomas Iisalo, a return towards the end of January could potentially be on the table for the veteran guard.