With hours to go until NBA teams can begin negotiating, the Cavaliers have received an unfortunate update on Sixth Man of the Year finalist Ty Jerome.

Jerome reportedly agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies shortly after the NBA free agency negotiating period began Monday evening.

LeBron James declared one aim above all others when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. "My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question," he explained in his now famous Sports Illustrated letter proclaiming his homecoming.

LeBron James made the surprising decision to pick up his $52.6 million player option instead of signing a new max deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James have a long history in two separate stints with each other. Many have dreamed about the idea of James finishing out his NBA career with the franchise that drafted him.

Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia are set to join the WNBA as expansion franchises starting in 2028. NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the three expansion teams that the WNBA is adding over the next few years: First year of play: 2028. Majority ownership group: Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The WNBA announced on Monday that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia will be getting expansion franchises in the coming years.