The Cleveland Cavaliers revitalized Ty Jerome's basketball career.
Now, he's gone.
Jerome agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The former Virginia star missed the 2023-24 season with a serious knee injury. But he came back this past season and was a bench star.
Off the Cavs bench in 2024-25, Jerome averaged 12.5 points and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 43.9% from 3-point range.
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He's a huge pickup for the Grizzlies to play behind or alongside Ja Morant. Considering they just traded away Desmond Bane, Jerome will actually have a chance to start.
The Cavaliers pretty much knew Jerome was gone. That's part of the reason they traded for Lonzo Ball over the weekend.
It's still a bummer, though. He became a fan favorite, a bench weapon with immense swagger and ability that no one even saw coming.
But the Jerome chapter in Cleveland is done, and he's the Grizzlies' star to enjoy now.
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