Ty Jerome and Tyrese Maxey named NBA Players of the Week

Ty Jerome of the Memphis Grizzlies and Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the first week of the 2026-27 season.

Jerome, previously a role player, led the Grizzlies to a perfect 3-0 start. He averaged 34.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and six assists per game, establishing himself as a primary playmaker for Memphis.

In the East, Maxey averaged 28.8 points, four rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. His performance helped the 76ers secure a 3-1 record during the opening week. Maxey remains the team's leading scorer, ahead of Joel Embiid.