Cleveland explores trades for Schröder and Strus to pursue Watson

Cleveland is actively considering trade options involving Dennis Schröder and Max Strus. The Cavaliers are looking to shed the contracts of Schröder, who is due $14.8 million in 2026-27 and $15.5 million in 2027-28, and Strus, whose $16.7 million contract for 2026-27 is expiring. The goal of these moves would be to make a competitive four-year offer to Peyton Watson. Sources indicate that the trades would free up salary cap space necessary for this objective.

• 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland has been exploring various trade …