Cavaliers waive Cam Whitmore after acquiring Peyton Watson from Nuggets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed a trade with the Denver Nuggets to acquire Peyton Watson. As part of the deal, the Cavaliers are waiving former first-round pick Cam Whitmore, whose contract is worth $15 million. The trade involves multiple teams and future draft picks, with the Cavaliers aiming for roster flexibility to sign James Harden. Cleveland is also acquiring Watson on a four-year deal worth $88 million, seeking to strengthen their lineup.
- •Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in a five-team trade.
- •They are waiving Cam Whitmore to create salary cap flexibility.
- •Cleveland sends future draft picks to Denver as part of the deal.
- •Whitmore was the No. 20 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- •Cavaliers hope Watson becomes a valuable contributor long-term.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers reportedly waiving $15M former first-rounder after acquiring Nuggets' Peyton Watson
"The Cleveland Cavaliers finally landed Peyton Watson on Wednesday night. As part of the move, they are waiving a former first-round draft pick.
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