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 deal cements the Cavaliers’ point guard depth chart of Darius Garland, newly acquired Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter Jr. and Merrill — as the expectation is that the franchise will lose 2025 Sixth Man of the Year candidate Ty Jerome in free agency, sources said.