Jaylon Tyson

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Im...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year team option on guard Jaylon Tyson. Tyson appeared in 66 games (42 starts) last season for Cleveland and averaged career highs in every major statistical category, including points (13.2), rebounds (5.1), assists (2.2), steals (0.82), blocks (0.42), minutes (26.9), field goal percentage (.493) and three-point percentage (.446, fourth-best in NBA). Selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of California, Tyson enters t...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 08: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Ge...

Tyson led the Cavs with 14 points tonight.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Tyson is on the verge of being one of the league’s premier role players.