Jaylon Tyson

Jaylon Tyson

21-Year-Old ForwardF
Cleveland Cavaliers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Cavaliers took Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after he averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a junior in the 2023-24 college season. Tyson is also an accomplished three-point shooter who drained 36 percent of his three-point attempts last season, but that figure was a staggering 40.2 percent at Texas Tech in 2022-23. His ability to defend and hit three-pointers will ultimately determine his role in the NBA, but he's not expected to see steady minutes off the bench in a contending team such as the Cavaliers. Knowing Max Strus, Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang sit ahead of him in the pecking order at the small forward position, it seems Tyson won't have enough minutes to make an impact on a consistent basis, meaning his upside in standard formats will be almost non-existent. He might be a more popular target in dynasty leagues, but even in that scenario, he figures to be a stash prospect rather than a player who can contribute right away. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $6.82 million contract with the Cavaliers in July of 2024. Contract includes $5.64 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Tyson was a four-star recruit coming out of John Paul II High School in Piano, TX after leading his team to a state championship in his junior year. He committed to playing for Texas Tech before de-committing and landing at Texas for his freshman season. After limited playing time, Tyson transferred to Texas Tech where he started in all 31 of his appearances as a sophomore. Heading into his junior season, Tyson transferred again, this time to the California Golden Bears. He enjoyed a breakout campaign at Cal, averaging 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 34.3 minutes. After an impressive season, Tyson was named to the 2023-24 All-PAC-12 First-Team and a top 10 finalist for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. At 6-foot-6, Tyson has the size to get to the rim and match up with opposing wings on the defensive end. The 21-year-old's biggest strength is his ability to create his own shot, but he has also proven to be a reliable spot-up shooter. Tyson is a willing passer and can find teammates as a playmaker in the pick-and-roll. Tyson projects as a scoring option off the bench with secondary playmaking capabilities for second units. Tyson's game has shades of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Caleb Martin due to his ability to create his own shot from all over the court while possessing the size and length to defend opposing wings.

Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
FCleveland Cavaliers
October 10, 2024
Tyson posted 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block across 29 minutes in Thursday's 129-117 preseason loss to the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
The rookie out of California was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He'll be a solid depth piece, but he's not expected to have much of a role, thus being an afterthought in most fantasy formats.
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Starting vs. Pacers
FCleveland Cavaliers
October 10, 2024
Tyson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers.
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Nets 21 points on nine shots
FCleveland Cavaliers
July 18, 2024
Tyson scored 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) during Thursday's exhibition loss to the Lakers, adding 11 rebounds, nine assists, one three-pointer, two steals and two turnovers across 32 minutes.
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Goes No. 20 overall to Cavs
FCleveland Cavaliers
June 26, 2024
Tyson was selected by the Cavaliers with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Impressing in camp
FCleveland Cavaliers
October 4, 2024
Tyson has been making a good impression in training camp and has been praised by some of his veteran teammates, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
ANALYSIS
Tyson was the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and even though the Cavaliers have a deep rotation, don't rule out Tyson from making a big impact in his first year in the league. Max Strus said that Tyson "impressed him" with his maturity and the way he carries himself. In fact, three Cleveland players were asked for an immediate standout in camp and all three mentioned Tyson, which could bode well for his chances of cracking the rotation early in his career instead of being demoted to the G League.
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