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Grizzlies star Ty Jerome goes off for a historic performance in win vs. Jazz

The Memphis Grizzlies opened their 2026-27 NBA campaign with a comfortable 123-103 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday at FedExForum, thanks to a historic performance from Ty Jerome.

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The Grizzlies handed Ty Jerome the starting point guard job. He opened the season by scoring a career-high 45 points. Jerome powered Memphis to a 123-103 win over the Jazz on Wednesday, giving the Grizzlies an emphatic first look at their new lead guard.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Grizzlies rookie Cam Boozer sets new franchise record in NBA debut vs. Jazz

Cam Boozer did not have his shot falling in his NBA debut, but the Memphis Grizzlies rookie still found a way to make history. Boozer finished with seven points, 11 rebounds and five assists as the Grizzlies routed the Utah Jazz 123-103 in their season opener on Wednesday night at FedEx Forum.

Ty Jerome News / Field Level Media / October 21

Ty Jerome puts up career-best 45 points as Grizzlies stomp Jazz

Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday in the opening game of the season for both teams.

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Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Grizzlies Pay Tribute to Brandon Clarke, Who Died at 29, in Season Opener as Ex-Teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. Braces for Emotional Night

The upcoming 2026-27 campaign is more than make-or-break for the Memphis Grizzlies, who carry the emotional void of Brandon Clarke. While teammates miss his presence in the locker room, the organization and the fanbase rallied together to celebrate his memory.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21

Rookie Projections for Boozer, Grizzlies as Season Begins Today

The NBA season made it’s debut yesterday. The Memphis Grizzlies make their debut tonight at 8:00PM EST against the Utah Jazz. Jazz brings 2nd overall pick Darryn Peterson to town who has looked the part in one of the deepest draft classes of all time.

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21

Memphis Grizzlies-Utah Jazz Preview: Injuries, Odds, Starters

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. CST, FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TV: DAZN (Memphis), KJZZ Channel 14, Jazz+ (Utah) Radio: 92.9 FM ESPN Radio, 680 AM (Memphis), 97.5 FM, 1280 AM (Utah) VITALS: The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz face off for an opening night showdown.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21

Predicting the Memphis Grizzlies Record Through the First Ten Games of the Season

The Memphis Grizzlies have an opportunity to get off to a strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season, with a schedule that features several winnable matchups during their first 10 games.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21

A whole new Memphis Grizzlies world begins tonight

The start of any NBA season - or sports season in general - is filled with optimism and uncertainty. Did that trade, or that signing, or that departure, make a difference or not?

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Walter Clayton Jr. News / Fadeaway World / October 21

Mavericks Emerge As Potential Suitor For Walter Clayton Jr. After Grizzlies Waiver

October 19 was a difficult day for several players around the league, as many found themselves being waived ahead of the opening night roster deadline.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21

3 Reasons to Watch: Grizzlies vs. Jazz Season Opener

Six months and nine days removed from a 132-101 finale in Houston that closed out a 25-57 season, the Grizzlies are back. Memphis opens its season and home slate Wednesday against Utah at FedExForum, 7 p.m.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Grizzlies pick up options on Zach Edey, Cedric Coward

The Grizzlies have exercised their 2027-28 team options on Zach Edey and Cedric Coward, the team announced Tuesday. Edey’s fourth-year option is worth approximately $8.07 million, while Coward’s third-year option comes in at $6.29 million.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Grizzlies Exercise Options On Edey, Coward For 2027/28

The Grizzlies have picked up a pair of rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Memphis has exercised Zach Edey’s $8.07MM fourth-year option, as well as Cedric Coward’s $6.29MM third-year option.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Grizzlies waive ex-first round pick despite trade rumors

The Memphis Grizzlies on Monday waived former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr. and 2025 second-round selection Micah Peavy, finalizing their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 19

Final Record Predictions for the Memphis Grizzlies' 2026/27 Season

The Memphis Grizzlies rebuild is under full swing after moving on from former franchise cornerstones Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. The Grizzlies enter a new era with the core of Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, and Jaylen Wells.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 18

How Cameron Boozer Responds to Kevin Garnett's Message

It's not every day that one of the greatest players to ever play the sport, one of the greatest players to every play your position of power forward, acknowledges your existence, let alone speaks highly of your game.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Grizzlies waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers cut two players

The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.

Lakers looking to trade Dalton Knecht as roster deadline looms

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Tuomas Iisalo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16