2025-26 Season
JAYLON TYSON
2025-26 Season
JAYLON TYSON
Tyson produces at an above average rate for a 25-minute workload.
Tyson produces at an above average rate for a 25-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 18 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Jaylon Tyson’s first 23 games defined the chaotic but thrilling evolution of a fringe rotation piece morphing into a highly efficient two-way starter. Early on, he looked completely lost, bottoming out on 10/27 vs DET. He put up a brutal -13.9 impact score in that contest, dragging the offense down by missing all five of his field goal attempts and scoring just three points. But the lightbulb eventually flickered on, leading to an absolute masterclass on 12/02 vs IND. Tyson dominated that night with 27 points and 11 rebounds, earning a massive +29.0 impact score through ruthless 10-for-13 shooting and relentless board work. Even when his jump shot vanished, he found ways to tilt the floor in his team's favor. During the 11/11 vs MIA matchup, he shot a miserable 3-for-10 from the field for just nine points, yet still posted a +8.2 impact score by grabbing nine rebounds and creating extra possessions through sheer hustle. He is no longer just a prospect; he is a genuine problem for opposing wings.
Jaylon Tyson’s mid-season stretch was defined by a rocky demotion to the bench that ultimately ignited a fiery offensive breakout. After laying a total goose egg on 12/23 vs CHA where horrific shot selection yielded a dismal -13.8 Impact, the coaching staff relegated him to the second unit. He responded to the wake-up call by crashing the glass with reckless abandon, posting a massive +23.9 Impact on 12/28 vs HOU thanks to 23 points and 15 rebounds. That bench stint unlocked his aggression, culminating in an absolute masterpiece back in the starting lineup on 01/17 vs PHI. Tyson dropped 39 points on a blistering 13-of-17 from the field, generating a staggering +31.2 Impact entirely through ruthless, highly efficient shot creation. Even when his jumper completely abandoned him later in the month, he still found ways to tilt the floor. During an ugly 1-for-9 shooting night from deep on 01/22 vs CHA, Tyson scraped together a +4.4 Impact because his relentless rebounding and secondary playmaking kept the offense moving despite his scoring struggles.
Jaylon Tyson’s mid-season stretch was defined by a maddening inconsistency that forced the coaching staff to constantly shuffle him between the starting five and the bench. His nightly value wildly fluctuated depending on his willingness to do the dirty work. On 02/11 vs WAS, Tyson scored a meager 7 points but still posted a +2.8 Impact score because he fought for 5 rebounds and provided timely defensive rotations. Conversely, his hollow scoring nights actively hurt the roster. During an 18-point outing on 04/12 vs WAS, Tyson registered a -1.0 Impact score. His volume-heavy shot selection—needing 16 attempts to get those 18 points—and lazy transition defense completely negated his offensive output. When he actually dials in his focus, he transforms into a highly effective two-way wing. He flashed exactly that ceiling on 03/19 vs CHI, pairing 18 points with 11 boards to generate a dominant +15.1 Impact score.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Tyson's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~7 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 55% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Good defender on his best nights, but it comes and goes. Some games Tyson locks in defensively, others he gets picked apart.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +5.0, second-half: +0.3. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
In a rough stretch — 5 straight games with negative impact. Longest cold streak this season: 5 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 64 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
78 games played
