Cleveland Cavaliers

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The Denver Nuggets signed DeMar DeRozan to a one-year contract after trading Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, worth $88 million to the Cleveland Cavs in exchange for an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, a 2032 second-round pick, and Julian Reese. The multi-team deal saved the Nuggets roughly $18.06 million, as DeRozan agreed to a $3.9 million […] The post Why the Nuggets give DeMar DeRozan his final chance to compete for a championship in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As we detailed on Friday, Peyton Watson‘s new deal with Cleveland means there are only two restricted free agents left on the market: Jalen Duren of the Pistons and Bennedict Mathurin of the Clippers. However, there’s a much longer list of unrestricted free agents who remain unsigned. Former lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga seems like the […]

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Have the Cavs taken a step forward?

One of the big restricted free agency dominoes fell this past weekend when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade in a multi-team deal. A couple of key restricted free agents remain unsigned such as Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren and LA Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin. Throughout the offseason, general conversation on social […] The post NBA feels the need to go full spin zone on RFA ‘media reports’ after Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Pistons finished last season as the top seed in the Eastern Conference and their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, is taking extra steps aimed at keeping his club among the league’s elite. Cunningham is leading a players-run minicamp in San Diego this week, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin tweets. Detroit didn’t make a blockbuster deal this offseason, […]

TORONTO, ON- MAY 3 - Toronto Raptors fans react to the loss as they had gathered in Maple Leaf Square to watch them play the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of their first round NBA play-off series outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. May 3, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images Raptors fans come in all shapes and sizes. Some have been here since the start, others when Vince Carter put his arm through the rim, some arr...

The 2025-26 season came to a disappointing end for the Detroit Pistons when they were eliminated in embarrassing fashion at home in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The postseason loss washed away the good feeling from the Pistons’ first 60-win season in 20 years. But the team is getting […] The post Cade Cunningham takes charge with move after wasted 60-win season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavaliers knew what they needed after being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Namely, more size, athleticism and defense on the wing. So that led to Peyton Watson. Cleveland acquired Watson from the Nuggets last week and signed the 23-year-old to a four-year, $88 million contract, parting with Max Strus and […] The post Why Cavs believe Peyton Watson can make a major difference appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers orchestrated a complicated five-team sign-and-trade on Thursday, parting ways with Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick in order to sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson to a four-year, $88MM contract. Cleveland also landed Cam Whitmore and the draft rights to Ismael Kamagate in that deal, […]

Not everyone is convinced that the Cavaliers’ decision to sign James Harden for another three years and $97 million was a great idea. “Three years, $97 million for somebody who turns 37 next week, I just think that’s irresponsible,” CBS Sports NBA writer Sam Quinn said during an appearance on the network, via Roundtable. It’s […] The post Cavs’ $97 million James Harden signing draws criticism: ‘I think that’s irresponsible’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers could have another veteran wing in mind as they continue putting the finishing touches on their roster. Veteran free agent Bruce Brown has been mentioned as a possible option for Cleveland, according to Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com. “I heard veteran free agent Bruce Brown mentioned in connection to the Cavs,” Pluto said during […] The post Cavs reportedly have veteran Bruce Brown on radar appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers are getting closer to moving out of Independence and into their massive new downtown practice facility. The team plans to move into the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center during the NBA All-Star break in February, according to executives from Bedrock and Rock Entertainment Group, via News 5 Cleveland and Roundtable. Construction on […] The post Cavs planning February move to new downtown practice facility appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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In the latest edition of his “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul explains that he worked to “protect” Peyton Watson by discouraging him from trying to play in the postseason while he was dealing with a strained left hamstring (Twitter video link from NBA writer Damien Peters). “You’ve got to remember, […]

Could trading Peyton Watson open the Cavaliers’ championship window and shut it for the aging Nuggets — and Nikola Jokic?

Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Klay Thompson was owed $17 million during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Could Kevin Love be headed back to the Cavaliers? Apparently, it’s at least something to watch. The Cavs are searching for another big man to provide depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Love as a potential option on The Hoop Collective podcast. “The Cavs are looking for a big […] The post Cavs could consider Kevin Love in search for big man appeared first on Hoops Wire.