Last week, the Cavs traded Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball. They also signed Sam Merrill, basically picking him over fellow Cavs free agent Ty Jerome. Let’s look at what was behind these moves. About the money The new salary cap for the 2025-26 season is $154 million.

The Cavaliers announced the Lonzo Ball trade and other moves as NBA free agency formally tipped off July 6. Here is a breakdown of the transactions.

It’s hardly official, but it does indeed feel as if Ty Jerome has played his final game for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sources now tell Hoops Wire that they expect Jerome to sign elsewhere after the NBA free agency period begins on Sunday.