Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson, sign him to four-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Peyton Watson has been acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal and signed to a four-year, $88 million contract. The Nuggets tendered a $6.5 million qualifying offer to Watson, making him a restricted free agent, before he moved to Cleveland. Watson averaged 14.6 points per game last season for the Denver Nuggets but faced injuries that limited his playoff contributions. He showed promise during the regular season, prompting teams to pursue him this summer.
- •Watson was the No. 30 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
- •Max Strus moved from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Clippers.
- •Denver received Cleveland's unprotected 2031 first-round pick.
- •Watson dealt with injuries that affected his playoff performance.
- •Cavaliers strengthen their lineup with Watson's athleticism.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in three-team deal, sign him to 4-year, $88 million contract
"The Nuggets tendered a $6.5 million qualifying offer to Watson earlier this offseason.
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