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The Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up the fourth-year team option on guard Jaylon Tyson, the team announced.
Last season, Tyson appeared in 66 games for Cleveland, starting 42 of them, and set career bests in every major statistical category. He averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.82 steals, and 0.42 blocks per game, while playing 26.9 minutes per contest. His shooting percentages also reached new heights, with a .493 field goal percentage and a .446 three-point percentage, the latter ranking fourth-best in the NBA.
Tyson was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of California. Over two NBA seasons with the Cavaliers, he has appeared in 113 games (45 starts) and holds career averages of 9.2 points (.481 FG%, .430 3FG%) and 3.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per game. He is set to enter the 2026-27 season with those career numbers.
Key Analysis
By exercising Tyson's fourth-year option, the Cavaliers secure cost-controlled depth on the wing for another season. Tyson's significant leap in production and efficiency last year, particularly his elite three-point shooting, makes him a valuable rotation piece. The move reflects the team's confidence in his development and provides financial flexibility as they build around their core.
Originally reported by realgm.