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Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson

The Cavaliers have exercised Jaylon Tyson’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract through the 2027-28 season, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:09 PM
Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers exercised Jaylon Tyson's fourth-year contract option through the 2027-28 season.
  • Tyson averaged 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 66 games during his breakout second season.
  • He shot 44.6 percent from three-point range, which ranked fourth best in the NBA.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised guard Jaylon Tyson's fourth-year team option, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday. The transaction secures Tyson under contract through the 2027-28 NBA season following his breakout campaign.

Tyson, the 20th overall pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 66 games last season while starting 42 contests. He posted career highs across all major categories and ranked fourth in the NBA by shooting 44.6 percent from three-point range.

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