Maccabi Haifa (2009–2010) In April 2009, Tyler announced his intentions to skip his senior year of high school to play professionally abroad. On August 23, 2009, he signed with
Maccabi Haifa of the
Israeli Super League for the 2009–10 season. On March 19, 2010, he parted ways with Maccabi due to personal matters and headed home to San Diego. Tyler played just 10 games, averaging only 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game.
Tokyo Apache (2010–2011) On July 29, 2010, Tyler signed with the
Tokyo Apache of
Japan for the 2010–11 season. In 33 games, he averaged 9.9 points on 51.7% shooting and 6.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game. The Apache would dissolve soon after he left due to the impact of the
2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Golden State Warriors (2011–2013) Tyler was selected with the 39th overall pick by the
Charlotte Bobcats in the
2011 NBA draft. His rights were later traded to the
Golden State Warriors for cash considerations on draft night. On December 13, 2011, he signed with the Warriors. On February 27, 2012, he was assigned to the
Dakota Wizards and recalled on March 6. For most of his rookie year he received minimal playing time, but on March 21, in a game against the New Orleans Hornets, he was named the Warriors' starting center. He subsequently remained in the team's starting line-up for the rest of the season. In July 2012, Tyler joined the Warriors for the 2012 NBA Summer League. During his second season, he had multiple assignments with the
Santa Cruz Warriors of the
NBA Development League. On February 21, 2013, Tyler was traded to the
Atlanta Hawks in exchange for a future second-round pick and waived on March 6 by the Hawks after appearing in just one game.
Santa Cruz Warriors (2013) On March 18, 2013, Tyler was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors as he played out the rest of the 2012–13 season in the D-League. In July 2013, Tyler joined the New York Knicks for the
2013 NBA Summer League. On August 6, 2013, he signed with the Knicks. However, he was later waived by the Knicks on October 25, 2013. After being reacquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors on November 1, 2013, three days later, Tyler was traded to the
Erie BayHawks.
New York Knicks (2013–2014) On December 31, 2013, he re-signed with the Knicks. On January 28, 2014, he recorded a career-high 17 points, along with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks, in a 114–88 victory over the Boston Celtics. On January 29, he was assigned to the Erie BayHawks, only to be recalled the next day. In July 2014, Tyler re-joined the Knicks for the
2014 NBA Summer League. On August 6, 2014, he was traded, along with
Wayne Ellington and a 2016 second-round pick, to the
Sacramento Kings in exchange for
Quincy Acy and
Travis Outlaw. On September 6, 2014, he was waived by the Kings. On September 23, 2014, he signed with the
Los Angeles Lakers but was waived on October 20.
Shanxi Zhongyu (2014–2015) On October 25, 2014, Tyler signed with
Shanxi Zhongyu for the
2014–15 CBA season. In 41 games for Shanxi, he averaged 22.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
Houston Rockets (2015) In July 2015, Tyler joined the
Dallas Mavericks for the
2015 NBA Summer League where he averaged 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in six games. On September 28, 2015, he signed with the
Houston Rockets. However, he was later waived by the Rockets on October 23 after appearing in two preseason games.
Fujian Sturgeons (2015–2016) On November 25, he returned to China, this time signing with the
Fujian Sturgeons. He made his debut for the team later that day.
Tianjin Ronggang (2016–2017) On September 22, 2016, Tyler signed with
Tianjin Ronggang of the
Chinese Basketball Association.
Sydney Kings (2017–2018) On November 9, 2017, Tyler signed with the
Sydney Kings for the rest of the
2017–18 NBL season. On January 9, 2018, he was released by the Kings. In 11 games, he averaged 13.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
TNT KaTropa (2018) In March 2018, Tyler signed with the
TNT KaTropa of the
Philippine Basketball Association as their import for the
2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Atléticos de San Germán (2019) Tyler played for
Atléticos de San Germán of the
Baloncesto Superior Nacional league during the 2019–20 season.
Liaoning Flying Leopards (2021) In April 2021,
Liaoning Flying Leopards announced the signing of Tyler.
Wisconsin Herd (2024) On March 1, 2024, Tyler joined the
Wisconsin Herd, but was waived on March 18.
South Bay Lakers (2024) On March 21, 2024, Tyler joined the
South Bay Lakers.
Return to Quebradillas (2024) On April 15, 2024, Tyler re-signed with the
Piratas de Quebradillas of the
Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
Central Club (2025–present) On January 3, 2025, Tyler signed with the
Central Club of the
Lebanese Basketball League. ==NBA career statistics==