Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers finalize three-team trade deal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers have completed a three-team trade. Cleveland acquires forward Peyton Watson from Denver, who will sign a four-year deal worth $88 million including a player option and trade kicker. Max Strus is traded to the Clippers, while Denver receives an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick from Cleveland. Last season, Watson averaged 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game for the Nuggets, while Strus averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and shot 40% from three-point range for Cleveland last season.
- •Cavs receive Peyton Watson from Nuggets
- •Max Strus traded to Clippers
- •Nuggets acquire 2031 first-round pick
- •Watson averaged 14.9 points in 2025
- •Strus shot 40% from three-point last season
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson traded to Cavaliers in 4-team deal that includes Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Cavs Acquire Peyton Watson in Blockbuster 3-Team Trade
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Cavs, Nuggets, & Clippers complete 3-team trade
"The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster three-team deal.
"According to the report, Cleveland receives forward Peyton Watson from Denver.
"The Peyton Watson saga has officially come to an end with a four-team trade.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:35 AMPeyton Watson traded to Cavaliers in 4-team deal that includes Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards
The Peyton Watson saga has officially come to an end with a four-team trade.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:15 AMCavs Acquire Peyton Watson in Blockbuster 3-Team Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster three-team deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:08 AMReport: Cavs, Nuggets, & Clippers complete 3-team trade
According to the report, Cleveland receives forward Peyton Watson from Denver.
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