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Jaylon Tyson Contract
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Jaylon Tyson is an American professional basketball player playing as a small forward and shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers as of March 2025. He was selected by the Cavaliers as the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, which took place on June 26, 2024. Jaylon Tyson made his NBA debut during the 2024-25 season after competing at both high school and collegiate levels.

Born on December 2, 2002, he grew up in Plano, Texas. At John Paul II High School in Plano, he significantly contributed to his team's achievement of their first state championship in his junior year. His senior year brought him continued recognition as he earned district MVP honors and was named to the first-team all-state. Tyson's collegiate basketball career began at the University of Texas before transferring to Texas Tech University and subsequently moving to the University of California. In 2024, he advanced to professional basketball with a contract to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jaylon Tyson Contract Breakdown

Jaylon Tyson signed a 4-year, $16,118,700 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2024, securing a substantial commitment from the team as per Spotrac. As per his contract, he has an average salary of $4,029,675 during the term of the contract.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$3,326,160-$3,326,160$3,326,160$3,326,160
2025-26$3,492,480-$3,492,480-$3,492,480
2026-27$3,658,560-$3,658,560-$3,658,560
2027-28$5,641,500-$5,641,500-$5,641,500

How much is Jaylon Tyson getting paid?

In the 2024-25 NBA season, Jaylon Tyson will earn a base salary of $3,326,160 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is part of his rookie contract, which has an average annual salary of $4,029,675 over four years. (via Spotrac)

How much does Jaylon Tyson make in a minute?

Jaylon Tyson earns a base salary of $3,326,160 for the 2024-25 NBA season. To break down his earnings into a per-minute rate, we can use the number of minutes in a year, which is 525,600. Dividing his annual salary by the total number of minutes in a year, so, Jaylon Tyson makes approximately $6.33 per minute in the 2024-2025 season.

In the 2025-26 NBA season, Jaylon Tyson is set to earn a salary of $3,492,480 and will earn $6.64 per minute.

How much of Jaylon Tyson’s contract is guaranteed?

Jaylon Tyson's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers includes $6,818,640 in guaranteed money. This means that regardless of performance or other factors, Tyson is assured to receive this amount throughout his rookie contract. (via Spotrac)

Jaylon Tyson’s Contract Terms

Jaylon Tyson's contract terms include a four-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, valued at $16,118,700. This contract provides $6,818,640 in guaranteed money and has an average annual salary of $4,029,675. Notably, the contract features team options for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. (via Spotrac)

Jaylon Tyson’s Career Earnings

As of March 2025, Tyson has earned a total of $3,326,160 from his NBA contracts as per Spotrac.

Jaylon Tyson’s Contract History

Cleveland Cavaliers (2024-25): Jaylon Tyson signed his first contract in 2024 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, worth $16,118,700 over four years, including $6,818,640 in guaranteed money. This rookie contract runs through the 2027-28 NBA season.

Also read: Jaylon Tyson Wingspan

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FAQs on Jaylon Tyson

A. Jaylon Tyson attended John Paul II High School in Plano, Texas, United States.

A. Jaylon Tyson primarily plays as a small forward and shooting guard.

A. Jaylon Tyson’s parents are John Tyson and Sandra Brown.

A. Jaylon Tyson was selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A. Jaylon Tyson wears jersey number 24 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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