Peyton Watson

Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.

James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, October 11. Harden shot 7-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made seven of his nine free throws in 26 minutes. The veteran guard also collected four rebounds, two […] The post James Harden scores 24 as Cavaliers beat Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After a solid performance against the Magic, Peyton Watson is confident he can help the Cavaliers regain their status as an elite defensive unit.

Despite resting their projected top seven rotation players on Thursday, the Celtics won their preseason opener in Cleveland behind 71 first-half points and 21 offensive rebounds, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.com (subscription required). Former lottery pick Devin Carter, who’s currently signed to an Exhibit 10 contract, made a strong first impression with his new team. […]

John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]

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The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson because they believe he can give them something they were missing. A few days into training camp, coach Kenny Atkinson is already noticing it. “If I give you a one-word answer, it would be activity,” Atkinson told reporters Friday in Spain. “He looks like one of these guys that he’s […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers were busy trying to upgrade at the forward spot this offseason. They were unwilling to give up Evan Mobley in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown deals, while LeBron James decided to go to Philadelphia instead of returning to Cleveland for a third stint. Cleveland eventually pivoted to restricted free agent Peyton Watson, […]

ESPN released a list of “things we’re watching” now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are on you, Mr. Peyton Watson. While nothing has been determined, per coach Kenny Atkinson, many suspect Watson will be the fifth starter, alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett […] The post Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum. With the team also losing Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown, DeRozan figures to be an […] The post What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Can the Cavs’ stars click at the same time? Can the Cavs get all of their stars — Mitchell, Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen — clicking at the same time in the playoffs? Mobley was perhaps the most maligned Cavs player during the regular season. He told reporters Monday that he spent a lot of time during the offseason working on his offensive game. Health always plays a factor. But unfamiliarity is no longer an excuse. A nugget from Denver Cleveland retained its four core players as well...

The Nuggets’ biggest transaction of the offseason involved a departure rather than an acquisition, as the front office signed and traded up-and-coming wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in exchange for draft assets in a five-team deal. Ben Tenzer, the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, spoke about the move during Monday’s media day, praising the […]