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Explaining Ty Jerome's Surprising Exit From Cleveland Cavaliers
May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Explaining Ty Jerome's Surprising Exit From Cleveland Cavaliers

Originally posted on Cleveland Cavaliers on SI
By Spencer German  |  Last updated Jul 2, 2025 8:35 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers fans were left stunned by the team's decision to pay sharpshooter Sam Merrill over sixth man of the year candidate Ty Jerome at the start of the NBA offseason. As Jerome heads to the Memphis Grizzlies, a bigger conversation emerges over what exactly led to the two sides splitting.

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

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