Clippers target Peyton Watson as restricted free agent option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly eyeing Peyton Watson, a top restricted free agent. The team has made significant offseason moves, including signing Rui Hachimura. While the Nuggets plan to match any offers for Watson, the Clippers might pursue a sign-and-trade to acquire him. NBA insider Marc Stein indicates the Clippers are not ruling out this possibility despite their recent additions.
- •Clippers have signed Rui Hachimura for two years at $28 million.
- •Peyton Watson averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds last season.
- •The Nuggets are expected to match any offer for Watson.
- •Clippers might need to arrange a sign-and-trade to acquire Watson.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers emerging as realistic suitor for top restricted free agent
"The Los Angeles Clippers have already made some big moves this offseason, and they could now be becoming favorites to land another key player.
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