The Memphis Grizzlies lost their preseason opener to the Detroit Pistons 128-112, despite leading by 18 points at the end of the first quarter. The final score in the preseason doesn't matter as much as how the primary rotation guys perform in limited minutes, which the Grizzlies' players performed well, including Ty Jerome.
It was announced on the morning of their preseason opener that Ja Morant suffered an ankle sprain in practice that ruled him out for at least one week, granting Jerome the starting opportunity against the Pistons. Without their three best players and starters in Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr.