Ty Jerome, Tyrese Maxey named NBA Players of the Week

Ty Jerome and Tyrese Maxey led their teams to 3-0 and 3-1 records, respectively, in Week 1.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2026-27 season (Oct. 20-25).

Other nominees for NBA Western Conference Player of the Week were Los Angeles Lakers guards Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Houston Rockets guard-forward Amen Thompson.

Other nominees for NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week were Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels and forward Jalen Johnson, and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Pascal Siakam.

NBA Players of the Week for Week 1.

West: Ty Jerome (

@memgrizz

)

East: Tyrese Maxey (

@sixers

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October 26, 2026

Western Conference

Ty Jerome — 34.7 ppg, 6.0 apg, 56.3 FG%

NBA-best 34.7 points per game.

Second player in MEM history to score 100 points in the first three games of the season.

3-0 Grizzlies record.

Ty Jerome is HOOPING hooping 🔥😮‍💨

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Eastern Conference

Tyrese Maxey — 28.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.8 apg

TYRESE MAXEY FROM THE LOGO TO END THE 1Q LAST NIGHT 🎯

He finished with 26 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST and 4 3PM as the

secured the win at home!

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October 25, 2026