Numerous rival teams have pinpointed Memphis as the team poised to enter Monday’s business at the forefront of the Ty Jerome chase.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Source: marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I assume Charlotte is out on Ty Jerome if Sexton is gonna be a Hornet?
That would make Memphis the presumptive front-runner for him then? – 3:38 PM
I assume Charlotte is out on Ty Jerome if Sexton is gonna be a Hornet?
That would make Memphis the presumptive front-runner for him then? – 3:38 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Marc Stein lists the Grizzlies as a suitor for Ty Jerome. This isn’t the first mid-level free agent they’ve been linked to.
The question here is, how do they add a player like this while also clearing the cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr.? pic.x.com/IB0zrjxt3C – 11:40 AM
Marc Stein lists the Grizzlies as a suitor for Ty Jerome. This isn’t the first mid-level free agent they’ve been linked to.
The question here is, how do they add a player like this while also clearing the cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr.? pic.x.com/IB0zrjxt3C – 11:40 AM


Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport Top 30 NBA Free Agent Predictions After Kyrie, VanVleet and Naz Reid Signings (pre-Lonzo trade, I’d have a different take on Ty Jerome w/that news) bleacherreport.com/articles/25217… – 9:09 PM
Latest @BleacherReport Top 30 NBA Free Agent Predictions After Kyrie, VanVleet and Naz Reid Signings (pre-Lonzo trade, I’d have a different take on Ty Jerome w/that news) bleacherreport.com/articles/25217… – 9:09 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
The leaguewide expectation is Ty Jerome will leave in free agency after the Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball and re-signed Sam Merrill. The question is where will he land?
Jerome may command the non-tax MLE after career-highs in points (12.5), FG% (.516), 3PT% (.439) and games (70) pic.x.com/hytvMxRjue – 2:48 PM
The leaguewide expectation is Ty Jerome will leave in free agency after the Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball and re-signed Sam Merrill. The question is where will he land?
Jerome may command the non-tax MLE after career-highs in points (12.5), FG% (.516), 3PT% (.439) and games (70) pic.x.com/hytvMxRjue – 2:48 PM


Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I would view Ty Jerome returning to the #Cavs as rather unlikely at this point. Started to get that feeling this week, and today’s moves point to that. – 2:36 PM
I would view Ty Jerome returning to the #Cavs as rather unlikely at this point. Started to get that feeling this week, and today’s moves point to that. – 2:36 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Emergency Locked On Cavs is here!
– #Cavs trade for Lonzo Ball
– Why I think it’s a good move
– The potential risks
– What it means for Ty Jerome & Sam Merrill
Starting now on Youtube! youtu.be/Lr1Ubb6d8Dc pic.x.com/Coe4pWsvvi – 1:14 PM
Emergency Locked On Cavs is here!
– #Cavs trade for Lonzo Ball
– Why I think it’s a good move
– The potential risks
– What it means for Ty Jerome & Sam Merrill
Starting now on Youtube! youtu.be/Lr1Ubb6d8Dc pic.x.com/Coe4pWsvvi – 1:14 PM


Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Will the Cavs be able to afford Ty Jerome and/or Sam Merrill? Probably not. – 11:29 AM
Will the Cavs be able to afford Ty Jerome and/or Sam Merrill? Probably not. – 11:29 AM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Why the #Cavs drafted Tyrese Proctor at No. 49, the shrewd financial benefit of giving him a multi-year deal, what it means for Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome, and the other draft-night dominoes
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/06/w… – 8:13 AM
Why the #Cavs drafted Tyrese Proctor at No. 49, the shrewd financial benefit of giving him a multi-year deal, what it means for Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome, and the other draft-night dominoes
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/06/w… – 8:13 AM
More on this storyline
Chris Herrington: Rumor season, but hard to see path to Grizz signing/acquiring Jerome or NAW that fits with JJJ extension, which they’re definitely trying to do. Not sure freeing up Aldama cap hold does it. Maybe a 3-team deal with Anthony going out, but I suspect they’ll need that for JJJ room. -via x.com / June 29, 2025
Charlotte and Memphis are two teams that keep coming up as likely suitors for Ty Jerome, who is now regarded as a lock to leave Cleveland to find the deal he is known to be seeking that starts at (or at worst adjacent) to the full $14.1 million midlevel exception. -via marcstein.substack.com / June 29, 2025
The Utah Jazz have emerged as a team to watch in free agency as guard Ty Jerome hits the open market following a career-best season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told RG. Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists and shot 51.6% from the field in 70 games last season for Cleveland, including over 40% shooting from beyond the arc. He also played well in the postseason, averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists on 50% shooting, including 46.7% from three. -via Responsible Gaming / June 29, 2025