Cavs consider Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson as trade targets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring potential trade options for Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson, both 23-year-old wings. The team is seeking to bolster its wing depth after losing Dean Wade to the Philadelphia 76ers and Keon Ellis to the Brooklyn Nets. While both players would address Cleveland's needs, the Cavs might need to execute a sign-and-trade deal, likely involving Max Strus or Dennis Schroder. Reports indicate the Denver Nuggets may require a first-round pick for Watson, complicating negotiations. The Cavaliers have engaged fans in a poll to gauge their preference between the two players.
- •Cavaliers evaluating trade for Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson
- •Dean Wade and Keon Ellis have left the team this summer
- •Cavs could involve Max Strus or Dennis Schroder in trades
- •Nuggets may seek a first-round pick for Peyton Watson
- •Cavs polling fans on preferred trade target
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cavs Trade Targets: Jonathan Kuminga versus Peyton Watson
"Would you prefer Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson on the Cavs?
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