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Peyton Watson says his absence from the 2026 NBA playoffs followed a difficult hamstring rehabilitation in which he felt pressure to return before he was fully comfortable with his recovery. Speaking with former teammate Michael Porter Jr. on Curious Mike, Watson described the emotional impact of suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after what […] The post Peyton Watson opens up about pressure to return for playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

John Konchar is back on the market. So yes, naturally, somebody was going to connect him to the Cavaliers. Guilty as charged. But at least I’m not alone. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI also made the case for Cleveland to take a look at Konchar on an Exhibit 9 deal, and while there’s no […] The post Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Free Agency Cam Whitmore is officially free to find his next team. The forward cleared waivers Sunday after being waived by the Cavaliers and officially became an unrestricted free agent, via the RealGM transaction log. Cleveland waived Whitmore on Friday and intends to stretch his $5.46 million salary across three seasons, a move designed primarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely […] The post Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire.

After being cut by the Cavaliers two days ago, Cam Whitmore cleared waivers on Sunday and is now an unrestricted free agent, according to RealGM’s official NBA transaction log. Still just 22 years old, Whitmore was considered a potential top-five pick three years ago after spending one college season with Villanova. However, he slipped to […]

Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as “Big Z.” The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not surprisingly, it remembers his play, too. More specifically, Ilgauskas was included on HoopsHype’s list of the 50 greatest European basketball players ever, coming in at No. 21. Ilgauskas is 7-foot-3 and […] The post Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Draymond Green believes the Denver Nuggets made a calculated long-term decision by sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade that brought back an unprotected 2031 first-round pick. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green highlighted the value of the future pick while explaining why Denver may have preferred moving Watson rather than […] The post Draymond Green weighs in on Nuggets’ Peyton Watson decision appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too rich to match. This is a difficult blow for Nuggets’ supporters who watched Watson develop into a solid piece for a Denver team not far removed f...

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They’ve each been doing it for a very long time. What remains to be seen is whether the two can become something more than a pair of very talented guards sharing the same backcourt. Because at this point, that’s probably what the Cavaliers need to become […] The post For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kings If the Kings sign Ben Simmons, they presumably won’t be asking him to teach Darius Acuff Jr. how to shoot. Passing? That’s another matter. Sacramento has been considering Simmons as it searches for a veteran guard who can help mentor Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. Will Zimmerle of NBA on […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported. It’s the same position Mims held during James’ time with the Cavaliers and Lakers. […] The post LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Saliou Niang chose LSU over joining the Cavaliers this season. Now the question is whether he’ll actually be allowed to play there. Niang, Cleveland’s No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, remains in limbo as LSU awaits eligibility clearance for much of its roster. As Grant Afseth of Roundtable noted, the SEC adopted […] The post Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Nuggets have formally waived Julian Reese, per NBA.com’s transaction log. A 6’9″ forward/center who was signed to a two-way contract, Reese was traded from Washington to Denver last week as part of the Peyton Watson deal. The Nuggets were able to acquire Reese despite being over the second tax apron because two-way contracts don’t […]

The Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cleveland acquired Whitmore eight days ago as part of the five-team Peyton Watson deal. Reporting at the time indicated that the Cavaliers were “still working through” what to do with Whitmore, which suggested he […]

The Cavaliers have one of the most promising rookies in the league with Meleek Thomas.

Not too long ago, crickets could be heard in Cleveland. Then the Cavaliers shook awake, making multiple trades and locking in their superstar point guard for another three years. The Cavs have plenty to look forward to entering the 2026-27 season especially after landing Peyton Watson, the 23-year-old former Denver Nuggets star who has future […] The post Cavaliers Get Bad News as Franchise Superstar Expected to Request a Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cam Whitmore #1 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 19, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

LeBron James and Bronny James already made history as teammates. Now, their first professional matchup on opposite sides could inspire a strategy that sounds absurd until Bill Simmons explains it. With Bronny remaining with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron now playing in Philadelphia, Simmons proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire the younger James for […] The post Bill Simmons’ wild Bronny, LeBron James idea might be genius appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Six months after a trade changed his career, Darius Garland is settling into a role he never had in Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with fans after the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for the Cleveland...