{"id":147738,"date":"2025-06-29T14:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T18:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=147738"},"modified":"2025-06-29T14:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T18:04:21","slug":"2025-nba-free-agency-3-more-teams-mix-ty-jerome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/29\/2025-nba-free-agency-3-more-teams-mix-ty-jerome\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 NBA Free Agency: 3 More Teams In Mix For Ty Jerome"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the 2025 NBA free agency window opens on June 30 at 6:00 PM (EST), 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year finalist Ty Jerome<\/a> will be one of the most highly sought-after players on the market. In fact, the 27-year-old is now considered a “lock” to leave<\/a> the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, per The Stein Line insider Marc Stein. This could explain why the Cavs completed a trade<\/a> for oft-injured 6-foot-6 floor general Lonzo Ball<\/a> yesterday.<\/p>\n

With that being said, Stein notes that both the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets “keep coming up as likely suitors” for Jerome. The Utah Jazz are another team with interest<\/a>, according RG’s Grant Afseth.<\/p>\n

3 More Teams In Free Agent Mix For Ty Jerome<\/h2>\n

There could be more options for Jerome this summer.<\/p>\n

In May, Jerome was being linked to<\/a> the San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets have also been connected to<\/a> him, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. It’s known that the Dallas Mavericks are looking for a starting-caliber combo guard<\/a>. The Detroit Pistons appear prepared to lose<\/a> former Sixth Man of the Year finalist Dennis Schroder<\/a> in free agency.<\/p>\n

Among the aforementioned teams, which would be the best fit for the New York native?<\/p>\n

Charlotte Hornets<\/h3>\n

The Hornets are reportedly seeking out a seasoned backup for star guard LaMelo Ball<\/a>. With that in mind, 20-year NBA veteran and five-time assist champion Chris Paul<\/a> could be more of what they’re looking for<\/a>. Nevertheless, Jerome still has six years of NBA experience under his belt. Furthermore, with the way he added to the Cavs firepower, he’s a particularly appealing option.<\/p>\n

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Jan 5, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2024-25, Jerome averaged a career-high 12.5 points per game, shooting 43.9 percent from 3. He had 13 games scoring 20 or more points, including a 33-point outing against the Philadelphia 76ers. When he was on the court, Cleveland was +9.6 points per 100 possessions better. With Tre Mann<\/a>‘s back injury and impending free agent status, Jerome might be the right man to replace him.<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs<\/h3>\n

Last year, the San Antonio Spurs selected Stephon Castle<\/a> with the fourth overall pick<\/a> in the 2024 NBA Draft. A few months later, they traded for<\/a> former Sacramento Kings face of the franchise De’Aaron Fox<\/a>. On June 25, they took Dylan Harper<\/a> with the second overall pick<\/a> in the 2025 NBA Draft. Thus, San Antonio already has plenty of guards who are at their best with the ball in their hands and probably don’t need to add another.<\/p>\n

After all, there is only one ball.<\/p>\n

However, there’s not just overlap in this Spurs trio’s strengths. Offensively, they all have the same weakness as well; they’re not great 3-point shooters. In fact, last season they all shot under 34 percent from 3. In this day and age, that’s almost unheard of. As a result of this glaring problem, Jerome becomes a rather sensible fit for San Antonio. Indeed, as a career 38.1 percent 3-point shooter with experience playing on and off-ball, he could play a key role.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 David Richard-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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