MEMTy Jerome · Cameron BoozerGameplan𝕏 Beat2d

Memphis wanted to be a team that did not totally rely on made shots to win.

“Tuomas Iisalo said after the season opener—the Grizzlies wanted to be a team that didn't totally rely on making shots to win.”

MEMTy JeromeDevelopment𝕏 Beat2d

Jerome earned his opportunity by working hard through last season's calf injury and rebuilding afterward.

“Ty has created his own success, not just by having a great summer of practice and a great preseason of practice, but also working through whole last season very hard to first get back from the calf injury and then keep himself, like rebuild him after that injury later in the season. So he's put himself in a really good situation to have this opportunity. And he plays with a ton of confidence and he feels that himself, he feels that from the coaching staff.”

MEMGameplan𝕏 Beat2d

Memphis leads the league in offensive rebounds at around 40 percent.

“One of the ways to make the team play more robust basketball is to win the possession game as often as possible, get more opportunities at it. And I think we've done that here early in the season. We're leading the league in offensive rebounds, and I believe we're at around 40%.”

PORRobert Williams IIIOut𝕏 Beat36m

Robert Williams is now doubtful for Thursday with the absence tied to injury management.

“Robert Williams (injury management) downgraded to doubtful Thursday.”

PORJa MorantNewsPresser23h

Morant didn't want to leave and the move wasn't his call but he feels good now.

“Obviously, a fresh start is always good, like I've been saying. Obviously, I didn't want to leave. It wasn't up to me, but I'm in a good place now.”

PORJa MorantMinutes & UsagePresser23h

Morant carries less load now and doesn't have to tax his body.

“Obviously, it was a lot more pressure on me then than it is now. I was the head of a snake. Now I don't have to go out and tax my body or do anything too much with the guys I got.”