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Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Cleveland Cavaliers Losing Key Player
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) talks to the media after defeating the Golden State Warriors 115-104 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Josefczyk-Imagn Images Aaron Josefczyk-Imagn Images

Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Cleveland Cavaliers Losing Key Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jul 4, 2025 1:16 AM ET

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).


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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