Ty Jerome's Instagram revelation that Cleveland never offered him a contract exposes the harsh economic mathematics of NBA roster building in the second apron era.

Dec 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be losing a key piece to their rotation in free agency. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, reserve guard Ty Jerome has signed a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.