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Altman said that Cavs second-year player Jaylon Tyson "is going to be a big part of what we do, especially on (a rookie scale contract)." Altman said the team needs his tenacity, and that his ability to break into the rotation during his just second year in the pros speaks to his work ethic.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Kenny Atkinson on Jaylon Tyson's lack of playing time: "Definitely still in the cards. He's still alive. We'll need him. Don't know if it's tonight, but he's right there. We were playing well with the group we had out there most of the game. He's in the bullpen warming up"
He often reaches out to teammates and reminds them why he values their contributions. Last summer, Jaylon Tyson, a second-year guard, remembers his phone buzzing at 8 a.m. It was a text message from Mitchell. Although it was summertime, a sour feeling lingered from the series loss to the Pacers. “Yo, I believe in you,” Donovan Mitchell wrote. “You’re gonna get opportunities here.” Mitchell told him about the ways that Tyson can help the team, and how he could maximize his potential. It shocked Tyson — the expressed belief Mitchell has in him. Tyson is averaging career highs in points, rebounds and assists this season. True to Bryant’s advice, Mitchell has been empowering him — and others. “I’m going to set a screen for you. Go be aggressive,” Mitchell often says to Tyson.
The selection was made right around the time the Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson knocked down a 3-pointer against the Raptors on Thursday night. About 300 miles away in Pittsburgh, wearing his big brother’s shoes, an emotional Jordyn Tyson walked across the 2026 NFL Draft stage as the No. 8 pick of the New Orleans Saints — a serendipitous moment. “Growing up, that was my favorite team,” Jaylon Tyson said late Thursday night, as Donovan Mitchell questioned the validity of that statement from a few lockers away. “I promise you everything I love. I promise you, the Saints were my favorite team.”
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Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill all as out tomorrow against the Atlanta Hawks. Thomas Bryant (calf strain) is also out. Jaylon Tyson (left great toe bone bruise) is questionable.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (ankle sprain), Jaylon Tyson (left great toe bone bruise) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. If they play, this would be the first time this season the Cavs have their full rotation.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (left ankle sprain) as out tonight in Memphis. James Harden (personal reasons), Thomas Bryant (left calf strain), Max Strus (left foot injury management), Jaylon Tyson (left great toe bone bruise) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) are also out.
Law Murray: Cavaliers say that Dean Wade (ankle) and Jaylon Tyson (toe) will miss west road trip that begins in Utah tomorrow and continues through Los Angeles Tuesday
Anthony Chiang: The Cavaliers have upgraded Jarrett Allen (knee tendonitis) to questionable for tomorrow's game vs. Heat. Cavs have ruled out Craig Porter Jr., Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
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Anthony Chiang: Cavs injury report for tonight vs. Heat on second night of back-to-back: Out: Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter Jr., Olivier Sarr, Max Strus and Jaylon Tyson. Questionable: Larry Nance Jr. So, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley all expected to play tonight.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Donovan Mitchell is AVAILABLE. Jaylon Tyson is OUT.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (left eye contusion) and Jaylon Tyson (left great toe sprain) as questionable for tomorrow’s game against New Orleans. Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor remain out.
