Cavs Could Get Priced Out On Re-Signing Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in re-signing guards Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill this offseason, as both will be unrestricted free agents in July. However, the team faces challenges due to their limited financial flexibility; they only hold Early Bird rights for Jerome, restricting their offer to the range of the Non-Taxpayer MLE, while they have full Bird rights for Merrill, who seeks a larger contract. With Cleveland already above the second apron, it remains uncertain if they can afford to retain either player without exceeding their budget.

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