Cleveland Cavaliers evaluate offseason moves and player transactions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason continues to draw scrutiny as they make significant roster changes. They traded for Peyton Watson and signed James Harden to a three-year deal worth $97 million. The team also re-signed Donovan Mitchell to a four-year, $263 million extension after other free agency pursuits, including LeBron James, did not pan out. Key departures include Keon Ellis and Dean Wade, who left in free agency, while the Cavaliers also drafted Meleek Thomas in the second round of the NBA Draft. Fans and analysts are invited to weigh in on the effectiveness of these moves.
- •Cavaliers trade for Peyton Watson and sign James Harden.
- •Donovan Mitchell receives a four-year, $263 million extension.
- •Key free agency losses include Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.
- •Meleek Thomas drafted in the second round of the NBA Draft.
- •Fan surveys are conducted to gauge reactions to offseason moves.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — How would you grade the Cavs offseason?
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