Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Cleveland Cavaliers Losing Key Player

Ty Jerome became one of the most important players on the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2024-25 season.

The former Virginia star averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.6% from the field and 43.9% from the three-point range in 70 games.

That said, Jerome has now left the Cavs to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on June 30): "Free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, with a player option in year three, sources tell ESPN.

Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports negotiated the new deal with the Grizzlies." Following the news of Jerome leaving the team, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell made a post to his Instagram story .

He wrote: "My brother @tyjerome " Jerome had helped the Cavs finish the regular season as the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 record.

They swpet the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs before losing to the Indiana Pacers (in six games).

Via NBA University: "Ty Jerome '24-'25 shot chart...

56.9% on 218 floaters.

Highest floater FG% of any non-center in the entire league." Jerome was the 24th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Cavs, the 27-year-old has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns over six seasons.

Via ESPN Cleveland: "Ty Jerome says that the Cavs never offered him an opportunity to return".

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