Cavs sign Watson, leaving two RFAs unsigned as summer nears end
hoopsrumors.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Watson, narrowing the field of remaining restricted free agents to just two: Jalen Duren of the Pistons and Bennedict Mathurin of the Clippers. This development comes as teams look to finalize rosters ahead of the upcoming season. Last year at this time, four notable RFAs were still seeking deals, but the current shows significant progress in free agency activity. Teams are expected to finalize their rosters as training camps approach.
- •Cavs officially sign Watson amid free agency.
- •Only Jalen Duren and Bennedict Mathurin remain unsigned.
- •Last summer had four notable RFAs still available.
- •Upcoming season training camps are approaching.
- 1:37 PMhoopsrumors.com — Watson’s Deal With Cavs Leaves Just Two RFAs Unsigned - Hoops Rumors
"Pistons center Jalen Duren and Clippers swingman Bennedict Mathurin are the only restricted free agents still on the board.
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