The Cleveland Cavaliers had to figure out a way to keep Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill in free agency. They couldn’t hold onto the first one, perhaps because they didn’t want to, but they at least managed to get their hands on the latter.

The Cavaliers announced the Lonzo Ball trade and other moves as NBA free agency formally tipped off July 6. Here is a breakdown of the transactions.

For Sam Merrill — who once considered leaving the NBA for a more lucrative deal overseas — this new contract validates his self-belief and rewards the work he never stopped putting in.