Ball offers what the Cavs’ small backcourt desperately needs—a defensive stopper who can create for others and knock down shots when opponents focus on Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland

The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly trading for Lonzo Ball has made Ty Jerome returning to the organization in free agency unlikely, according to NBA insider <a href=" Fischer.

The Cleveland Cavaliers likely signaled the end of the Ty Jerome era on Saturday. They traded for backup point guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls. It wasn't clear the Cavs would be able to pay Jerome anyways in free agency,