One Japanese Convention govt who spoke with cleveland.com estimated Ty Jerome’s valuation to be $12-14 million yearly — proper across the non-taxpayer midlevel exception ($14.1 million) and a greenback determine that doesn’t surpass what the Cavs may supply. An even bigger payday as soon as appeared believable — till Jerome’s horrendous second-round efficiency in opposition to speedy, athletic, feisty Indiana who uncovered a few of his most worrisome traits, particularly on protection, because the Pacers handled him as a figurative site visitors cone. These extra profitable multi-year contracts are usually reserved for starter-quality lead guards — and Jerome is primarily seen as a backup, ending third in Sixth Man of the 12 months voting after a breakthrough season the place he averaged 12.5 factors on 51.6% from the sphere and 43.9% from 3-point vary to go along with 3.4 assists and a pair of.5 rebounds. If the 27-year-old Jerome is searching for extra money, it must come from a group with estimated sensible wage cap house. There aren’t a lot of these. Brooklyn. Detroit. Memphis. Chicago. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / Might 22, 2025
