Cavaliers reconsider pursuit of Kuminga and Watson for Harden deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers may end their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson amid contract negotiations with James Harden. Cleveland has been actively seeking to bolster its lineup with a starting-caliber wing. However, looming deadlines and Harden’s contract situation may force the team to shift its focus. If they cannot finalize a deal soon, the Cavaliers risk missing out on strengthening their roster ahead of the upcoming season, a scenario that would leave them with unmet needs.
- •Cavaliers pursuing Kuminga and Watson as wing options.
- •Contract negotiations stalling with Kuminga and Watson.
- •Harden's situation may influence Cleveland's next moves.
- •Cavaliers risk leaving significant roster holes if no deals are made.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers may end pursuit of ex-Warriors Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson for James Harden
"The Cleveland Cavaliers have been actively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson. There is a possibility they will have to stop going for them if a deal isn't done soon.
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