INDEPENDENCE — Cleveland sports fans and the household of Jaylon and Jordyn Tyson have one thing in frequent on Thursday, April 23.
The Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors are scheduled to tip off Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff sequence at 8 p.m. — the identical time the 2026 NFL Draft is slated to start.
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Jaylon Tyson is a second-year Cavs wing who shall be in Toronto attempting to assist Cleveland prolong its sequence lead to 3-0. His youthful brother, Jordyn, is a large receiver who’s anticipated to be drafted by an NFL franchise within the first spherical out of Arizona State.
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If you’re feeling as for those who’re being pulled in numerous instructions amid the scheduling battle, simply think about how the Tyson household is coping with the conundrum.
“It’s a big game for us,” Jaylon Tyson stated. “I’m tremendous grateful that he’s going to find a way to share today. As quickly as the sport’s over, I’ll find a way to celebrate with him, however I’ve bought a process at hand that I’ve bought to deal with.”
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Coach Kenny Atkinson, who has seven brothers, stated the Cavs will guarantee Jaylon Tyson is instructed throughout Game 3 which NFL crew drafts Jordyn Tyson.
“I do know it is playoffs, however that is your loved ones and your brother, so we’re going to get that to him,” Atkinson said April 22 after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts.
Cleveland Cavaliers second-year player Jaylon Tyson (right) and his NFL prospect brother Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver for Arizona State football.
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Jordyn Tyson would love to be drafted by the Browns, who have two first-round picks (Nos. 6 and 24 overall), because he would join Jaylon Tyson in Northeast Ohio.
“He would love to be right here [in Cleveland playing for the Browns],” Jaylon Tyson said in February. “I do know that, however wherever he goes, he is excited for the chance. I really feel like he is going to reap the benefits of the chance as quickly as he will get it.”
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Two years in the past, the Cavs drafted Jaylon Tyson within the first spherical (No. 20 general). The Tyson brothers have already thought of potential dwelling preparations in the event that they have been each to play for Cleveland groups.
“Oh, he’ll be shopping for the home and he is gonna get the large room as a result of that is massive bro,” Jordyn Tyson said in February during the NFL Scouting Combine. “But, shoot, that’d be a blessing if it occurs. And, shoot, I’m cool with no matter if I’m going there.”
Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has a playoff prediction about Cavs wing Jaylon Tyson
Through two Cavs playoff video games this 12 months, Jaylon Tyson is averaging 4.5 factors, 1.5 rebounds, 1 help and 14.7 minutes off the bench. He picked up 4 fouls in Game 1 and three fouls in Game 2.
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“When the ref’s sitting proper there watching me, [I need to be] a bit of extra disciplined,” Jaylon Tyson said. “It’s all a studying expertise for me, and I’ll be higher.”
Not only is Atkinson sticking with Jaylon Tyson as a member of the rotation, but the Cavs coach is also predicting Tyson has a breakout postseason game on the horizon. Atkinson said he gives Tyson “a B-plus” for his Game 2 performance “in what we’re asking him to do.” Atkinson said he told Tyson on April 22 his big game is coming. In the 2025-26 regular season, Tyson averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 26.9 minutes.
“He’s up subsequent. … It’s going to be Jaylon Tyson. I can virtually assure that,” Atkinson said. “He’s going to have a type of video games the place he is changing that offensive rebound. He’s getting within the half roll as a result of they’re enjoying smaller and we’d like him in a half roll. He’ll have a giant sport. It’s only a matter of time. It’s simply actually speaking to these guys individually concerning the persistence wanted till we get there. But I’m loving what I’m seeing from him proper now.”
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham, center, talks with former Arizona State basketball guard James Harden, left, and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson during a game Jan. 31, 2026, in Tempe, Arizona.
NFL mock draft. Jordyn Tyson predictions
Where does Atkinson’s mock draft have Jordyn Tyson going?
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“[Jaylon Tyson has] been telling me he is a prime 10 choose. So I’m going with that — prime 10. That could be superior,” Atkinson said.
Jaylon Tyson is biased, but he firmly believes Jordyn Tyson is the best wide receiver in the 2026 draft class.
“Everybody is aware of that. I make it very clear,” Jaylon Tyson said. “I’ve the utmost confidence that he is going to be an awesome participant. I’m tremendous joyful for him.”
A Cavs victory in Game 3 would additionally deliver the Tyson brothers pleasure. Their household’s April 23 scheduling battle is the quintessential good drawback to have.
Nate Ulrich is the sports activities columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports activities options author. Nate might be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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