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Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in five-team trade deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:44 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in five-team trade deal
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The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a major five-team trade on August 22, acquiring NBA champion Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets. Cleveland outbid the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks to secure Watson, who will sign a four-year, $88 million contract. The trade also involves sending Max Strus to the Clippers and draft picks to the Nuggets. This addition aims to enhance Cleveland's wing versatility following their recent Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

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  • •Cavaliers finalize trade for Peyton Watson on August 22.
  • •Watson signed to a four-year, $88 million deal.
  • •Cleveland sends Max Strus to the Clippers.
  • •Trade includes draft picks from Cleveland to Denver.
  • •Cavaliers seek to improve following last season's playoff run.
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  • 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers officially outbid Bucks, Clippers to acquire $88M NBA champion in monster 5-team trade
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The Cleveland Cavaliers got their biggest target of the summer. On Friday, they made the mega deal official.

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