Cleveland Cavaliers trade for Peyton Watson and reshape starting lineup

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a significant trade to acquire Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets as part of a three-team deal involving the Los Angeles Clippers. Watson, who is expected to play small forward, joins a lineup that already includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. The Cavaliers are projected to have one of the strongest starting lineups in the NBA next season. Although Harden is not currently signed, the team has plans to finalize his contract in the near future. Cleveland had been awaiting financial clarity following the acquisition of Watson before addressing Harden's contract.

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