Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Cleveland Cavaliers Losing Key Player

Ty Jerome emerged as a key player for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2024-25 NBA season. He averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game across 70 appearances, shooting 51.6% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range.

Jerome has now left the Cavaliers and agreed to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent. Sources tell ESPN that he agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Grizzlies, which includes a player option in the third year. Agents Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of PrioritySports negotiated the deal.

Following news of Jerome's departure, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell posted a tribute to his Instagram story, writing "My brother @tyjerome 💯🤞🏾". Jerome contributed to the Cavaliers finishing the regular season with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 64-18. They swept the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs before losing to the Indiana Pacers in five games.

Highlighting his efficiency, Jerome shot 56.9% on 218 floaters during the 2024-25 season, the highest floater field goal percentage of any non-center in the entire league. Jerome, originally the 24th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns over his six seasons. Jerome stated that the Cavaliers never offered him an opportunity to return.