Peyton Watson thanks Nuggets fans after signing with Cavaliers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Peyton Watson shared a heartfelt message with Denver Nuggets fans after leaving the team to join the Cleveland Cavaliers. The swingman signed a four-year, $88 million contract as part of a sign-and-trade deal, resulting in the Nuggets receiving a first-round pick and a second-round pick. In his statement, Watson expressed gratitude for the support he received during his time in Denver and mentioned several teammates and staff members. The Nuggets have since signed DeMar DeRozan to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to fill Watson’s role, making the move while managing their salary cap as they are currently over the NBA’s second apron.
- •Peyton Watson thanks Nuggets fans after four seasons with the team.
- •Watson signs four-year, $88 million deal with Cavaliers.
- •Nuggets receive a first-round and a second-round pick in return.
- •DeMar DeRozan signs with Nuggets for one year at $3.9 million.
- •Nuggets navigate salary cap challenges amid luxury tax penalties.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson Shares Heartfelt Message to Nuggets Fans
"Former Denver Nuggets swingman Peyton Watson shared a heartfelt message with Nuggets fans after leaving the team in free agency.After spending the first four seasons of his NBA career in Denver, Watson signed a four-year, $88 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving five teams.In return for Watson, the […] The post Peyton Watson Shares Heartfelt Message to Nuggets Fans appeared first on HEAVY.
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