The 2025 NBA Draft, much like the majority of the offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was a quiet experience. That does not mean it was without value. They set themselves up to replace the departing Ty Jerome perfectly when they selected Tyrese Proctor 49th overall in the second round.
Jerome joined the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $27.7 million contract during free agency following a breakout campaign in Cleveland during 2024-25. The former Cavaliers guard averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in 19.9 minutes per game, shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 43.9 percent from beyond the arc.