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Jaylon Tyson is quietly pushing Jarrett Allen out from crucial Cavaliers lineup

Jaylon Tyson has the energy and versatility the Cavaliers need in a closing lineup to secure close games against the best teams.

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Jaylon Tyson is giving the Cleveland Cavaliers everything he can to open the 2025-26 regular season.

In a perfect world, once the Cavaliers are fully healthy, Tyson somehow becomes the sixth starter. His hustle and improved production while assuming a starting role with Darius Garland, Max Strus and Sam Merrill sidelined have been crucial for the Cavs' early-season battles.