Ty Jerome is absolutely dropping bombs for the Memphis Grizzlies, currently averaging a mind-blowing 29.8 points per game in this fresh 2026-27 NBA season. If you haven’t been paying attention, you’re missing one of the wildest early-season stories, period. We’ve seen the 76ers spoil the Knicks’ Opening Night and then come back from a 29-point deficit against the Cavaliers, the Miami Heat struggling big time, and the Timberwolves looking straight up amazing. But Jerome’s individual explosion is a fantasy owner’s dream and a team’s potential goldmine.
Memphis’s Unbelievable Bargain Hunt
Remember Ty Jerome? The guy who broke out in 2024-25 and then signed with the Grizzlies in the 2025 offseason? Well, he’s currently putting up 29.8 PPG, 3.5 REB, and 6.3 AST, all while shooting a ridiculous 51% from the field, 37% from three, and 88% from the free-throw line. We’re talking starting-level point guard numbers here. Now, will he keep that 29.8 PPG pace all season? Probably not, but the smart money says he could still average around 23 points per game. That’s big-time production.
What makes this even wilder is his contract. Jerome’s got two inexpensive years left on that three-year, $27.6 million deal he inked last offseason. For a win-now squad, grabbing Jerome right now could be one of the best bargain plays you’ll find. But here’s the kicker: the Grizzlies might look to cash in. He’s 29 years old, and the dude has had a rough history with injuries, only playing 87 games over the previous three seasons, with his sole healthy year coming during his Cleveland breakout. Can he stay healthy into his 30s and be a great point guard? Absolutely. Or could those injuries resurface, slow him down, and tank his shooting? Yeah, that’s on the table too. The risk is real, but that’s why you can get this kind of production without paying premium dynasty value. It’s a high-wire act, but what a show he’s putting on!
Miller Time is Coming in Chicago
Out in Chicago, Leonard Miller is finally getting his moment in the spotlight. New coach Tiago Splitter is giving him a full-time, consistent role for the first time in his career, and it’s paying off. Last season, Miller put up 11.7 PPG and 5.8 REB, shooting 55.5% FG and 35.6% 3PT on 23.1 minutes. On a per-36 minute basis, that’s 18 points and 9 rebounds. Splitter had some real success developing Deni Avdija, and Miller’s game as a driver is pretty similar.
At 22 years old, he’ll be 23 next month, Miller probably won’t leapfrog guys like Matas Buzelis or Caleb Wilson in the rotation, but his scoring and rebounding are making him a valuable option in deeper fantasy leagues. And if he ever gets that starting role? We could be talking top-100 value. This kid is one to watch.
The Unicorn’s Future is in Doubt
Not every early season story is a feel-good one. Over with the Golden State Warriors, Kristaps Porziņģis is reportedly “contemplating his future in basketball” because of recurring symptoms. Ouch. That’s a gut punch for Golden State and fantasy owners alike. When a player at his level is thinking about stepping away, you know it’s serious. This is easily the biggest faller of the week, and it leaves a huge question mark hanging over his career.
The NBA season is just getting started, and it’s already giving us incredible highs and devastating lows. From Jerome’s unexpected heroics to Miller’s emerging potential and Porziņģis’s tough news, there’s no telling what’s coming next. Keep your eyes glued to the action, because this league never stops delivering drama.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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