Jaylon Tyson Injury Status Update for March 17th, 2026
The Cavaliers got some good news today — Jaylon Tyson has been cleared and is officially available to play. Jaylon had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Cavaliers.
Jaylon Tyson Season Averages
The Cavaliers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 59 games, Jaylon is averaging 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 27.7 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.7 | 13.5 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 10.2 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Jaylon Tyson
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaylon's value to the Cavaliers. With Jaylon in the lineup this season, the team is 36-23. Without him, they've gone 3-2. The Cavaliers's net rating is 2.3 points worse per 100 possessions when Jaylon plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.8 vs 117.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-23 | 3-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.6 | 112.8 | -4.8 |
| Def Rating | 113.3 | 110.8 | -2.5 |
| Net Rating | 4.2 | 1.9 | -2.3 |
| PPG | 119.2 | 114.6 | -4.5 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Jaylon Tyson Back
With Jaylon back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Craig Porter Jr. are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Jaylon again.
PPG: -6.5 | MPG: -5.9
Jaylon Tyson Betting Trends
With Jaylon returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Cavaliers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Tyson) Sam Merrill REB UNDER: 17-10 (+6.2u, 2.5 / -112 avg. line) Craig Porter Jr. PTS UNDER: 17-10 (+5.5u, 5.9 / -113 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jaylon Tyson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Cavaliers @ Bucks - March 17, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen (Out) Milwaukee Bucks: Myles Turner (Out) Giannis Antetokounmpo (Out)
Jaylon is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Cavaliers and the rest of the league.