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Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in five-team trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in five-team trade

Summary

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman announced the acquisition of Peyton Watson from Denver in a five-team trade on August 22, 2026. The Cavaliers parted with first- and second-round picks and veterans Max Strus and Dennis Schroder to finalize the deal. Watson signed a four-year, $88 million contract and is expected to strengthen the team's small forward position. Altman praised Watson's athleticism and defensive versatility, expressing confidence in his potential growth in Cleveland. Following the trade, the Cavaliers plan to re-sign All-Star James Harden, solidifying a starting lineup rich in All-Star talent.

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•Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade for Peyton Watson on August 22.
•Watson signed a four-year, $88 million deal with Cleveland.
•Cleveland sent first- and second-round picks to Denver in the trade.
•Max Strus and Dennis Schroder were traded to the Clippers and Hornets, respectively.
•Cavs aim to re-sign All-Star James Harden following the deal.

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers GM Koby Altman Comments on Peyton Watson Trade

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Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman commented after the team made a blockbuster, five-team trade for Peyton Watson.The Cavaliers, who needed a starting small forward, sent first- and second-round picks to Denver as part of a five-team deal that saw Watson get sign-and-traded to Cleveland, inking a four-year, $88 million deal with the Cavaliers.Cavaliers GM […] The post Cavaliers GM Koby Altman Comments on Peyton Watson Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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