# Cavaliers Exercise Jaylon Tyson's Option

> Cleveland locks in Jaylon Tyson for 2026-27 season with fourth-year option.
- Title: Cavaliers Exercise Jaylon Tyson's Option | Shortify
- Summary: Cleveland locks in Jaylon Tyson for 2026-27 season with fourth-year option. Cavaliers exercise fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson to secure him for 2026-27…
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- Source: Cleveland Cavaliers On SI — https://si.com/nba/cavaliers/onsi/the-cavs-exercise-fourth-year-team-option-on-promising-winger-01m5d2pecfag
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:42:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cavaliers, jaylon tyson, nba, rookie contract, fourth-year option, 2026-27 season, restricted free agency, sports
## Cavaliers exercise option
Cleveland Cavaliers exercise fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson's rookie contract.
## What this means
This step builds full-bird rights for Tyson, making re-signing easier in near future.
## Rookie-scale deal process
Tyson plays out fourth season to qualify for fifth season qualifying offer.
## Right of first refusal
Cleveland gains right to match any offer sheet for Tyson.
## What happens if declined
Tyson would enter unrestricted free agency after 2026-27 season.
## Tyson's 2025-26 stats
Tyson averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists with 49.3% field goal accuracy.
## Tyson's shooting efficiency
Tyson ranked 19th in NBA for catch-and-shoot 3PT efficiency with 44.8% accuracy.
## Tyson's role shift
Tyson's role changed after adding James Harden, Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder, and Max Strus.
## 2026-27 outlook
Tyson remains key player with rotation changes and Peyton Watson added.
## Key takeaway

Cavaliers exercise fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson to secure him for 2026-27 season.