Why Jaylon Tyson Is Poised To Breakout in 2026 For The Cavaliers

Though the 2025-26 season often felt like a roller coaster for Cleveland, one thing that felt like a constant was the opportunity for multiple players to make their presences known. Be it because of injury or simply lack of proven depth in particular areas, multiple members of this roster were afforded the opportunity to showcase their talents.

This led to the Cavaliers fostering their fair share of breakout campaigns during the 2025-26 season. One such player to make a name for himself was that of Jaylon Tyson. The Cal product immediately took advantage of the massive number of minutes being ceded from the absences Darius Garland and Max Strus.

He posted averages of 13.2 Points, 5.1 Rebounds, and 2.2 Assists, while completing 49.3% of his shots, including a scorching 44.6% from 3PT distance. He was especially effective as a catch-and-shoot specialist, drilling 44.5% (4.3 ATT per game) of these looks.

He more than tripled his per game point production, became a mainstay within the rotation for most of the season, and began to establish himself as a reliable contributor on a nightly basis. So, it might seem odd to sugg...