Ty Jerome Says Cavaliers Never Offered Him Opportunity To Return

Ty Jerome is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Jerome is signing a three-year, $27.6 million deal with the Grizzlies. 

On social media, Jerome said he was never offered an opportunity to return to the Cavaliers, who traded Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball. 

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Jerome averaged 12.5 points for the Cavaliers last season while shooting 51.6% from the field, 43.9% from beyond the arc and 87.2% from the foul line. He made $2.6 million. 

Jerome has played for the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Cavaliers. He has career averages of 8.7 points.