Cavaliers move to trade Dennis Schröder for Peyton Watson deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are seeking to trade veteran guard Dennis Schröder to create cap space for a trade involving restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson of the Denver Nuggets. After unsuccessful attempts to acquire Jonathan Kuminga, the Cavaliers shifted their focus to Watson as a prime target. Sources indicate that Cleveland plans to offer Max Strus or Schröder along with a future swap to facilitate the deal. Trading Schröder could enhance the Cavaliers' roster by adding a versatile 3-and-D player like Watson, which addresses a significant positional need for the team.
- •Cavaliers target Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets
- •Cleveland calls off pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga for now
- •Schröder's trade is necessary to make room for Watson
- •Cavaliers may offer Strus or Schröder plus a future trade swap
- •Watson is seen as a key addition to address the wing position
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers expected to part ways with $117M 13-year veteran to make room for Peyton Watson
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are fully engaged in making a deal for Peyton Watson. In order to do that, they are going to have to deal a veteran guard first.
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