Jaylon Tyson
#20SG · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 111 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 48.3% | 43.6% | 75.2% |
| 2025-26 | 64 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 49.6% | 45.5% | 74.3% |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 46.7% | 55.6% | 83.3% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$7.2M
AAV
$2.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jaylon Tyson's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as an excellent value contract, earning an A- CVI grade. At $2.4M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Jaylon's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Jaylon is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The front office found good value in the open market with this signing. Overall, this is one of the better-value deals in the NBA and the team should benefit from the surplus production.
Performance Analysis
Jaylon Tyson earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 111 career games, Jaylon has averaged 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Jaylon's strongest metric is FG% at 4835.0, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.7, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Jaylon ranks 34th in overall performance. Jaylon will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Tyson's narrative has shifted from breakout star to rotation uncertainty amid injury concerns and inconsistency. His C+ performance disappoints after promising early-season emergence that suggested solving team weaknesses. At $2.4M annually, he's underperforming expectations, creating doubt about his role moving forward. Injury questions dominate discourse, overshadowing potential with nagging toe issues affecting availability and consistency. Fans remain cautiously optimistic but skeptical—potential exists, but health and production must improve significantly.
Transaction History
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