Peyton Watson

The Cavs wanted more athleticism on the wing when they acquired Peyton Watson. Eleven games into the season, they’re still trying to turn that addition into a better basketball team. And at least one rival executive believes they lost something important along the way. Speaking with Eric Pincus of Casino.org, an Eastern Conference executive questioned […] The post NBA exec on Cavs replacing Dean Wade with Peyton Watson: ‘Just the optics’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavs are 5-6, and after Monday’s loss to the shorthanded Hornets, there’s plenty to discuss. Unfortunately, not much of it is especially encouraging. I joined Jeff Phelps and Nick Pedone on 92.3 The Fan to talk about where the Cavs stand, what’s going wrong and what might need to change. James Harden, Peyton Watson, […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: James Harden, Peyton Watson, Kenny Atkinson, rebounding appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Although former NBA center DeMarcus Cousins envisions a championship for Cleveland Cavs Donovan Mitchell as a starter, he can’t say the same about James Harden. The retired four-time All-Star center didn’t hold back. The Cavs added wing depth over the summer by trading for Peyton Watson and drafting Meleek Thomas, a second-round standout who’s carved […] The post DeMarcus Cousins throws major shade at Cavs’ James Harden appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kenny Atkinson credited Cleveland’s defensive performance after the Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 119-95 on Friday, highlighting Peyton Watson’s work against Tyrese Maxey. The post Kenny Atkinson names the Cavalier who changed 76ers game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavs' longtime center went down in pain after a knee-to-knee collision with Oklahoma City guard Jared McCain.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face each other for the second time in three days. It was the Thunder who took the last matchup, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late-game heroics pushed his team past the Cavs. That might be the story for most of the Thunder’s season, with all of the […] The post Cavs vs. Thunder injury report: Alex Caruso, Peyton Watson highlight notable updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND — It’s a case of bad news, but not terrible news, for the Cavaliers in their home game against the Thunder on Monday. The bad news? Peyton Watson is out with hamstring soreness. The not-terrible news? Rookie Meleek Thomas will receive his first NBA start. Let’s start with Watson. He was listed as questionable […] The post Peyton Watson out for Cavs; Meleek Thomas to start appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been all sorts of banged up of late, and that will continue to be the case as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aside from long-term absentees in Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso is once again listed as out on the official injury report due to […] The post Thunder vs. Cavs injury report: Alex Caruso still out, Peyton Watson listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

AJ Dybantsa scored 19 points in his NBA debut, but the Washington Wizards could not hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rallied for a 121-111 victory on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena. Evan Mobley scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Peyton Watson added 22 points to help Cleveland extend its winning streak to […] The post AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Cavaliers rally past Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: James Harden #1 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers boxes out during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Kolin/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has two straight MVP awards. The Thunder’s injury report is giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate why. Oklahoma City improved to 4-0 with Monday’s win over the Suns, despite losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries that will sideline them for months. Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are also […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cleveland Cavaliers survived a 47-point performance from Anthony Edwards to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday night at Rocket Arena, improving to 2-1 with their second consecutive home win to open the 2026-27 NBA season. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 26 points, seven assists and five rebounds, scoring five points in […] The post Cavaliers edge Timberwolves in overtime despite Anthony Edwards’ 47 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The season has begun, but the good feelin...

Booed after trailing by 24 at the half, the Sixers rode a game-high 32 points from Tyrese Maxey to erase a 29-point deficit and stun the Cavs 114-106 on Thursday.

Watson had a rough debut.

The Cavaliers brought in Peyton Watson to strengthen their defense on the wing. He also intends to bring an attitude that spreads through the locker room. Watson, acquired from the Nuggets in an offseason sign-and-trade, wants Cleveland to approach opponents with an edge. “Just to go out there with a mean streak. Go out there […] The post Peyton Watson wants Cavs to adopt ‘take no prisoners’ mentality appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson, acquired from the Nuggets in a sign-and-trade deal, hopes his hard-nosed attitude will be adopted by his new team, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes. “Just to go out there with a mean streak. Go out there and try to kill. Take no prisoners mentality,” Watson said. “That’s my mentality, and that’s […]

The Cavaliers have plenty of established offense with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. How much more they can get from Evan Mobley could determine how far they go. That’s the case made by Mack Perry of Cavs On SI, who views Mobley’s development as Cleveland’s defining storyline this season. The addition of Peyton Watson should […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com joins to preview the Cleveland Cavaliers, from the lessons of last season's playoff run to the fit of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. They examine Evan Mobley's next steps, Peyton Watson's arrival, and the shooting, depth and defensive questions that will shape Cleveland's championship hopes. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins to preview the Minnesota Timberwolves after their major offseason overhaul, including LaMelo Ball's fit alongside Anthony Edwards, Jo...

Cavaliers Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through. The shooting wasn’t especially encouraging. Watson went 8-of-22 from the field and 2-of-12 from beyond the arc across the Cavs’ three exhibitions. That’s a small sample, but it certainly wasn’t […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.