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| HT/WT: 6-6, 224 lbs |
| Birthplace: Plano, TX |
| Age: 23 |
| School: California |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 21.2 | 7.0 | 38.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
Top Jaylon Tyson News
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Plays 23 minutes in return
Tyson finished Wednesday's 115-107 win over the Knicks with three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one assist and one block over 23 minutes.
Tyson returned to action after missing six straight games due to an ankle injury. All five Cleveland starters played over 30 minutes, with Tyson, Tyrese Proctor and Meleek Thomas handling most of the backup duties. Mario Hezonja played a season-low seven minutes with Tyson back in the mix.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Available against New York
Tyson (ankle) is listed as available for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Tyson will return from a six-game absence for the meeting with New York on Wednesday. Although he may see fewer minutes in his first game back from the layoff, his presence could mean less work for Meleek Thomas, Mario Hezonja and Tyrese Proctor.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Questionable for Wednesday
Tyson (ankle) is questionable to face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Tyson has been out since spraining his right ankle Oct. 30, but there's a chance he returns Wednesday. If he can get back out there, Meleek Thomas' minutes would likely dip.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Out for Monday
Tyson (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Tyson will miss a sixth straight game due to a right ankle injury. Tyrese Proctor and Meleek Thomas could retain larger roles with Tyson sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Out vs. New York
Tyson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Tyson continues to recover from a sprained right ankle, and he'll miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after not playing Friday against Philadelphia. His next chance to play will come Monday at Charlotte. This means Mario Hezonja, Tyrese Proctor and Meleek Thomas could be in line for more playing time as long as Tyson remains out.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Ruled out for Friday
Tyson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Tyson continues to recover from a sprained ankle. Until he's cleared to retake the floor, Mario Hezonja and Meleek Thomas should continue to play meaningful roles off the bench for the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: 'Progressing well'
According to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, Tyson (ankle) has been "on the court lately progressing well," Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Tyson didn't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder, marking his third consecutive absence. Atkinson added that the 23-year-old's layoff "isn't going to be a long-term thing," so it appears the door is open for a return Friday against Philadelphia. For now, Tyson should be considered day-to-day.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Out with ankle sprain
Tyson is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a right ankle sprain.
Tyson is remaining sidelined for a third straight game due to the injury. Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja should continue to play meaningful roles for the Cavaliers until Tyson is ready to return.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Out again Monday
Tyson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City.
A right ankle sprain will keep Tyson sidelined for a second consecutive contest. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Thunder. Mario Hezonja, Meleek Thomas and Sam Merrill will continue to earn more minutes in Tyson's absence.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Ruled out for Saturday
Tyson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Tyson is dealing with a right ankle sprain and won't suit up Saturday, with his next chance to play coming Monday against the Thunder. With the 23-year-old forward sidelined, Mario Hezonja, Sam Merrill and Meleek Thomas (foot) are candidates for increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Available vs. Hawks
Tyson (neck) has been cleared to play Thursday night against Atlanta.
Tyson was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain, but the issue won't prevent him from taking the court Thursday evening. He's averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.5 minutes in his first four appearances of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Iffy for Thursday
Tyson (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Tyson was a late addition to the injury report due to a cervical strain. He's played a modest role with the second unit to open the season, averaging 9.0 points, 3.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 21.5 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Provides scoring spark off bench
Tyson tallied 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-0 FT), a rebound, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 win over the Nets.
Tyson bounced back from his three-point performance against Philadelphia in the regular-season opener Thursday, making three triples while contributing four assists in a reserve role this time around. With Cleveland featuring several established offensive options, Tyson may struggle to deliver consistent fantasy value unless his workload increases, as he's played under 25 minutes off the bench in his first two appearances this season.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Struggles from field
Tyson provided three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.
Tyson struggled offensively, missing all four attempts from beyond the arc, but salvaged some fantasy value with his rebounding and defensive contributions. His 24-minute workload was encouraging, though he'll need to improve his shooting efficiency to become a more reliable fantasy contributor.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Team option picked up
The Cavaliers have exercised Tyson's fourth-year rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday.
Tyson enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign in 2025-26, averaging 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals in 26.9 minutes across 66 regular-season appearances (42 starts). The 23-year-old wing shot an impressive 44.6 percent from three-point range, the fourth-best mark in the NBA, and recorded eight games with at least 20 points, including a career-high 39 against Philadelphia on Jan. 16. Tyson's emergence as a reliable perimeter threat should keep him firmly in Cleveland's rotation entering his third season.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Efficient in reserve role
Tyson finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.
Tyson made the most of his offensive opportunities, converting five of nine field-goal attempts while contributing on the glass. His 25 minutes gave Cleveland an extended look at the wing, who will look to translate his solid preseason showing into a consistent role once the regular season begins.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Not starting Sunday
Tyson won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
James Harden (ankle) is back in the starting five, pushing Tyson to the second unit. Across 17 minutes in Thursday's preseason-opening loss to Boston, he posted 14 points, three rebounds and two assists.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Strong showing in preseason loss
Tyson tallied 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Tyson put together a solid night on the offensive end, and his effort was enough to lead the Cavs in scoring. He drew the start Thursday with James Harden (ankle) sidelined, though he'll be expected see the majority of his minutes off the bench once the regular season gets underway later this month.
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