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Cavaliers pursue Bruce Brown after signing Peyton Watson and re-upping Harden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:53 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Cavaliers pursue Bruce Brown after signing Peyton Watson and re-upping Harden

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively enhancing their roster following a successful week in free agency. After acquiring Peyton Watson through a five-team trade, Cleveland re-signed guard James Harden to a three-year contract worth $97 million. Reports indicate the Cavaliers are now interested in signing veteran Bruce Brown, who would provide crucial depth as a role player. These moves come as Cleveland aims to improve from last season's Eastern Conference Finals appearance against the New York Knicks.

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Status Watch

•Peyton Watson was acquired in a five-team trade involving a first-round pick.
•James Harden agreed to a new three-year, $97 million deal with the Cavaliers.
•Cleveland is reportedly looking to add Bruce Brown to bolster their bench.
•The Cavaliers are trying to make a strong push for the Eastern Conference title.

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9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers reportedly interested in signing $63M ex-Nuggets champion after Peyton Watson deal

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a role in free agency this past week. They are still looking to add and it could be a veteran role player that would help with their championship aspirations.
— Yahoo Sports

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