Spurs could steal playoff flamethrower who’s quietly torched the Miami Heat

We've heard the names of the usual suspects for weeks now. The San Antonio Spurs are in need of some new talent, so young prospects like Kon Knueppel and upcoming free agents like Gary Trent Jr have been discussed constantly. There's a new name that the fans should be paying attention to, though: the Cavaliers' shooting guard, Ty Jerome.

The Cavs just completed a historic sweep of the Miami Heat, eliminating them by 55 points in game four and a total of 122 points for the series. Numbers don't always tell the tale, but these do. Jerome was on fire all series long, putting himself on the radar of every team in the league that needs a shooter next season.

Jerome is the kind of dangerous shooter the Spurs need

The 27-year-old shooter is an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's only under contract for $2 million this year, but he's earned some money after the year he's had. Jerome shot 51.6% from the field and 43.9% from distance. He's also an 87.2% free-throw shooter. That's reliable output that would find a comfortable spot on San Antonio's roster.

The native New Yorker came into the NBA in 2019 as the 24th pick overall. He was drafted by the 76ers but was immediately dealt to the Boston Celtics, who then packaged him in another trade to Phoenix. He's bounced around the league since then, playing for four 3 teams before landing in Cleveland.

Ty dealt with a significant ankle injury just two games into the 2023-24 campaign that sidelined him for the season. His production this season is a testament to his love for the game and the hard work it took to rehab through a setback that he admitted left him "in a very dark place."

Well, he's come out on the other side shining bright, and with the Spurs reportedly ready to get aggressive this summer, it's the perfect time to go after a guy that skilled from deep, especially since that's San Antonio's biggest weakness.

It probably won't be easy to pry him from Cleveland, no matter what happens during their playoff run. He's had success there, and the Cavs won't want to lose that kind of shooting off their bench. However, their midseason acquisition of De'Andre Hunter may make money an issue. They're already paying Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen.

The CBA intentionally makes it difficult to keep super teams together, so nothing is guaranteed once you put a roster this talented and expensive together. Hopefully, the Spurs are paying attention, and the prospect of playing next to Victor Wembanyama is enough to lure Jerome away from the Cavs. He'd be another perfect addition for the Silver and Black.