After a breakout 2024-25 regular season, Jerome continued his strong production in the postseason, averaging 17.2 points, 5.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 24.2 minutes off the bench over the first five games. In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Indiana, Jerome had to start in place of Darius Garland and finished with just two points (1-14 FG). Jerome totaled 17 points, three rebounds and two assists over Cleveland's final three playoff matchups. He opted to leave the Cavaliers in free agency, signing a three-year, $28 million deal with Memphis. The Grizzlies waived Marcus Smart, but they still have Scotty Pippen, who has excelled in spot start duties when Ja Morant has been sidelined in recent years. However, given the size of Jerome's contract, it's safe to assume he'll be the top guard off the bench. Jerome had a top-100 finish in eight-category leagues last year, but projecting him to replicate that production is risky. He appeared in 70 regular-season games in 2024-25 but didn't top 48 in any of his previous five campaigns. Jerome is expected to miss at least the first month of the season due to a calf injury.