Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers finalize three-team trade deal

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cavs, Nuggets, and Clippers finalize three-team trade deal
Summary

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.

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  • 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
Latest Updates
  • 1:35 AMYahoo SportsPeyton Watson traded to Cavaliers in 4-team deal that includes Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards
  • 12:15 AMYahoo SportsCavs Acquire Peyton Watson in Blockbuster 3-Team Trade
  • 12:08 AMYahoo SportsReport: Cavs, Nuggets, & Clippers complete 3-team trade
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster three-team deal.

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According to the report, Cleveland receives forward Peyton Watson from Denver.

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The Peyton Watson saga has officially come to an end with a four-team trade.

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