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Aaron Gordon reacts to Peyton Watson's trade from Nuggets to Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:32 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Aaron Gordon reacts to Peyton Watson's trade from Nuggets to Cavaliers

Summary

The Denver Nuggets traded forward Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal. Watson, who had a breakout season averaging 14.6 points per game, received a four-year, $88 million contract from the Cavaliers. Aaron Gordon expressed support for Watson, emphasizing their close friendship and his happiness for Watson's success, while acknowledging he would have preferred Watson remained with the team. Gordon highlighted their familial ties and noted Watson's important role last season during Nikola Jokic's injury.

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•Peyton Watson traded to the Cavaliers in multi-team deal.
•Watson agrees to a four-year, $88 million contract.
•Aaron Gordon expresses support for Watson’s career move.
•Watson averaged 14.6 points and contributed significantly last season.
•Gordon mentions their close friendship and family ties.

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5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon Makes Feelings Clear on Peyton Watson Departure

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The Denver Nuggets parted ways with young forward Peyton Watson this offseason.The Nuggets traded Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, as per ESPN’s Shams Charania.“BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a trade sending Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to LA, and an unprotected 2031 […] The post Denver Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon Makes Feelings Clear on Peyton Watson Departure appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 5:32 AM
Denver Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon Makes Feelings Clear on Peyton Watson Departure
The Denver Nuggets parted ways with young forward Peyton Watson this offseason.The Nuggets traded Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, as per ESPN’s Shams Charania.“BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a trade sending Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to LA, and an unprotected 2031 […] The post Denver Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon Makes Feelings Clear on Peyton Watson Departure appeared first on HEAVY.

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