Cavaliers waive Cam Whitmore following Peyton Watson trade
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, a former first-round pick, eight days after acquiring him from the Washington Wizards in a five-team trade that centered around Peyton Watson. Whitmore averaged 10.5 points in 17.3 minutes over his three NBA seasons but struggled to find a consistent role. Cleveland's decision to waive him provides financial flexibility under the salary cap, allowing them to stretch his $5.4 million contract. The deadline to stretch guaranteed salaries is approaching, prompting this move as the Cavaliers focus on championship aspirations.
- •Whitmore was part of a deal that included four other teams
- •Cleveland expects to reduce 2026-27 salary cap impact to about $1.8 million
- •Watson, the center of the trade, is seen as a key addition for Cleveland
- •Whitmore averaged 10.5 points and struggled with consistent playing time
- •The waiver provides the Cavaliers with increased financial maneuverability
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson Opens Up About “Bittersweet” Nuggets Exit After Contract Talks Fell Apart
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson Makes Surprising Denver Nuggets Injury Statement After Exit
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers officially waive $15M former first-round draft pick after signing ex-Nugget Peyton Watson
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers Waive Former First-Round Pick After Peyton Watson Blockbuster Trade
"The Denver Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and trade deal this offseason. Watson was a restricted free agent, but the Nuggets were unable to give him more money due to financial constraints. They settled with a future first-round pick and a future second-round pick. The 23-year-old forward […] The post Peyton Watson Makes Surprising Denver Nuggets Injury Statement After Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Cavaliers have waived a former first-round pick just days after the five-team blockbuster that brought Peyton Watson to Cleveland. The post Cavaliers Waive Former First-Round Pick After Peyton Watson Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Cleveland Cavaliers landed Peyton Watson in a big sign and trade. However, the Cavaliers did have to make a tough decision regarding a former first round draft pick.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:55 PMPeyton Watson Opens Up About “Bittersweet” Nuggets Exit After Contract Talks Fell Apart
Here is what Peyton Watson said about his “bittersweet” Nuggets exit, the contract talks, and the injury controversy before joining the Cavaliers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:15 AMPeyton Watson Makes Surprising Denver Nuggets Injury Statement After Exit
The Denver Nuggets traded Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-team sign-and trade deal this offseason. Watson was a restricted free agent, but the Nuggets were unable to give him more money due to financial constraints. They settled with a future first-round pick and a future second-round pick. The 23-year-old forward […] The post Peyton Watson Makes Surprising Denver Nuggets Injury Statement After Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:06 PMCavaliers officially waive $15M former first-round draft pick after signing ex-Nugget Peyton Watson
The Cleveland Cavaliers landed Peyton Watson in a big sign and trade. However, the Cavaliers did have to make a tough decision regarding a former first round draft pick.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 12:29 AMCavaliers Waive Former First-Round Pick After Peyton Watson Blockbuster Trade
The Cavaliers have waived a former first-round pick just days after the five-team blockbuster that brought Peyton Watson to Cleveland. The post Cavaliers Waive Former First-Round Pick After Peyton Watson Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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