Cavaliers move to trade Dennis Schröder for Peyton Watson deal

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.

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