Memphis Grizzlies wing Ty Jerome is off to an unbelievable start to the 2026-27 season. "Unbelievable" is meant in a literal sense. A player whose career-best scoring average in a sample size of more than 15 games is 12.5 points per contest is currently third in the NBA at 29.8. Whether or not that lasts, the Chicago Bulls should be taking note.
Jerome's currently trade value is likely unsustainably high, but as he shows what sustainable quality truly looks like for him, the Bulls should do their due dilligence and seriously cosider making an offer.
Jerome, 29, has put together four eye-opening games to start the 2026-27 season. That began with a 45-point eruption in Memphis' opener, continued when he dropped 28 points and five assists in his second outing, and was sustained with 31 points and seven assists in the third.
Jerome scored 15 points in the Grizzlies' fourth game, which may be closer to his actual baseline, but he also dished out eight assists to just one turnover.
Though this is a shocking leap in nightly volume, Jerome scoring at a high clip isn't actually a complete surprise. He averaged 12.5 points in just 19.9 minutes per game in 2024-25, which translates to 22.7 points per 36 minutes. He managed those numbers on .516/.439/.872 shooting.
As Chicago looks for ways to simplify the game for rookie and new franchise player Caleb Wilson, Jerome should thus be on their radar—assuming the price is ultimately reasonable.
Ty Jerome would take significant scoring pressure off of Caleb Wilson
Wilson has been impressive early in his NBA career, showcasing the ability to score with volume and defend with both intensity and an intriguing presence. Every young player faces a learning curve, however, and one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome is that of scoring with efficiency.
Rookies are already attempting to adapt to a new pace, and on top of that, they're going up against players who are generally stronger and more experienced than the competition they've faced before.
That makes the addition of a player like Jerome one that could greatly benefit the Bulls. Jerome is not only an outstanding three-point shooter who can play off of Wilson as a catch-and-shoot specialist, but a productive volume scorer and underrated playmaker.
Jerome boasts a career average of 5.9 assists to just 2.0 turnovers per 36 minutes, which indicates that he could help Chicago add a much-needed layer of playmaking depth.
Ty Jerome can score and facilitate in a productive role
With Jerome complementing Josh Giddey in the backcourt, the Bulls would have another player they can trust to create for others. That includes Wilson, of course, but it's more of a team-wide improvement that can create a more cohesive offensive structure.
If Norman Powell is still in the mix, as well, Chicago would then have the potential for an elite perimeter from a pure shooting perspective.
With or without Powell, however, adding Jerome would take pressure off of Giddey and simplify the game for Wilson. Both of those goals should be top priorities ahead of the trade dealdine as Chicago looks for ways to make the growth of their young players as easy to facilitate as possible.
Jerome may not fit the long-term vision, but he could help Wilson develop early in his career, make it easier for Giddey to run the offense, and give the Bulls a much-needed boost on offense.
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