# Former Cavaliers Shine in New Seasons

> Seven ex-Cavaliers start 2026-27 with standout games.
- Title: Former Cavaliers Shine in New Seasons | Shortify
- Summary: Seven ex-Cavaliers start 2026-27 with standout games. Ty Jerome scores 45 points in Memphis debut, while other ex-Cavaliers post strong performances across…
- Keywords: cleveland cavaliers, ty jerome, memphis grizzlies, nba, indiana pacers, dennis schröder, keon ellis, georges niang, de'andre hunter, darius garland, los angeles clippers, sacramento kings
- Source: Cleveland Cavaliers On SI — https://si.com/nba/cavaliers/onsi/former-cavalier-roundup-ty-jerome-steals-the-show-in-memphis-01m5gqtyypxr
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cleveland cavaliers, ty jerome, memphis grizzlies, nba, indiana pacers, dennis schröder, keon ellis, georges niang, de'andre hunter, darius garland, los angeles clippers, sacramento kings
## Cavaliers' Former Players
Seven ex-Cavaliers played opening night games in the 2026-27 season.
## Larry Nance Jr. Debut
Nance logged five minutes in Pacers debut, shooting 0-1 with two fouls.
## Keon Ellis vs Dennis Schröder
Ellis scored seven points on 3-7 shooting while Schröder posted 19 points and six assists.
## Ty Jerome's Historic Night
Jerome scored 45 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in Memphis debut.
## Georges Niang's Debut
Niang scored seven points on 3-8 shooting in 19 minutes with the Warriors.
## De'Andre Hunter's Return
Hunter played 19 minutes with Kings after retina surgery, scoring six points.
## Darius Garland's Strong Start
Garland scored 30 points and four assists in Clippers debut after toe surgery.
## Sacramento Kings Start
Sacramento lost 121-96 to Clippers, starting 0-1 in season.
## Clippers' Season Start
Clippers won 121-96 against Sacramento with Garland scoring 30 points.
## Dean Wade's Status
Wade missed Sixers opener with ankle injury, listed as questionable for return.
## Jerome's Career Moment
Jerome swished a logo three to go over 40 points for first time in career.
## Cavaliers' Trade Decision
Cleveland kept Sam Merrill instead of Jerome in summer 2025.
## Niang's Injury History
Niang missed entire campaign after foot injury from Jazz trade.
## Hunter's Surgery Outcome
Hunter's retina surgery was successful, allowing return to play.
## Key takeaway

Ty Jerome scores 45 points in Memphis debut, while other ex-Cavaliers post strong performances across NBA openings.