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Peyton Watson to Cavs, Max Strus to Clippers in multi-team trade
The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.
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PrimaryPeyton Watson to Cavs in 3-Team Trade, New Rumors on Contract and Full Return for Nuggets, Clippers
Peyton Watson's standoff with the Denver Nuggets is over after they agreed to a sign-and-trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Peyton Watson to Cavs in 5-Team Trade, New Rumors on Contract and Full Return for Nuggets, Clippers
Peyton Watson's standoff with the Denver Nuggets is over after they agreed to a sign-and-trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and more, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Publisher:Report: Cavs acquiring Peyton Watson and trading Max Strus to Clippers in 4-team deal
Peyton Watson is heading from Denver to Cleveland as part of a four-team trade that will also have the Cavaliers sending Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Clippers pick up sharpshooter Max Strus in three-team Peyton Watson trade
The Los Angeles Clippers are adding a new face to a roster still stuck in NBA limbo — and Charles Barkley will presumably approve of the aesthetics. The Clippers acquired...
Publisher:Cavs land Peyton Watson in three-team deal with Nuggets and Clippers
The Cavaliers are adding a young, athletic wing with serious upside. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a three-team trade that sends Peyton Watson to Cleveland. Max Strus is headed to the Clippers. The Nuggets receive an unprotected 2031 Cavs first-round pick and a 2032 Kings second-rounder. Watson […] The post Cavs land Peyton Watson in three-team deal with Nuggets and Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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Peyton Watson To Cavaliers On Four-Year, $88M Deal; Max Strus To Clippers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Watson will sign a four-year, $88 million deal with a player option and a trade kicker. Max Strus will be traded to the Clippers, while the Nuggets will receive a 2031 first round pick via the Cavaliers and a 2032 second rounder via the Kings. The Clippers will acquire the $16.6 million Strus contract using the $17 million John Collins trade exception. Watson slides in as ...
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NBA Trade Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Nuggets, Clippers, Max Strus, Wizards
The Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson wound up becoming considerably larger than originally expected. What began as a sign-and-trade between Cleveland and Denver ultimately expanded into a five-team transaction involving the Clippers, Wizards and Hornets. The previously agreed-upon Dennis Schröder trade between Cleveland and Charlotte was folded into the deal. Cleveland lands Watson on a […] The post NBA Trade Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Nuggets, Clippers, Max Strus, Wizards appeared fi...
Publisher:Nuggets send Peyton Watson to Cavaliers in wild multi-team trade
The Denver Nuggets are parting ways with forward Peyton Watson, who will be starting a new chapter in his NBA career in the Eastern Conference via a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to insider Shams Charania of ESPN. “BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a trade sending Peyton Watson to the […] The post Nuggets send Peyton Watson to Cavaliers in wild multi-team trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Peyton Watson traded to Cavaliers in 4-team deal that includes Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards
The Peyton Watson saga has officially come to an end with a four-team trade.
Publisher:Clippers pick up sharpshooter Max Strus in three-team Peyton Watson trade
The Los Angeles Clippers are adding a new face to a roster still stuck in NBA limbo — and Charles Barkley will presumably approve of the aesthetics. The Clippers acquired veteran small forward Max Strus from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as part of a sprawling three-team trade centered around restricted free agent Peyton Watson,...
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Cavs trade grade for Peyton Watson deal with Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards
Agreeing to a five-team trade that lands Peyton Watson with the organization, the Cleveland Cavaliers have finally made their big move of the summer. The Cavs have acquired the 23-year-old forward in a deal with the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets, which sends Max Strus to LA and a 2031 […] The post Cavs trade grade for Peyton Watson deal with Nuggets, Clippers, Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Why Peyton Watson might be a better addition for the Cavaliers than LeBron James
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired former Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson in a multi-team sign-and-trade including the LA Clippers. The Cavaliers sent Max Strus to the...
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Next move Cavs must make after trading for Peyton Watson
The Cleveland Cavaliers addressed a longstanding weakness of the roster on Wednesday night when they signed and traded for Peyton Watson in a three-team deal with the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Watson’s stats on the surface may not blow anyone away, but anyone who was keeping tabs on the 23-year-old forward knows that […] The post Next move Cavs must make after trading for Peyton Watson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Nuggets To Trade Peyton Watson To Cavaliers In Three-Team Deal
The Nuggets are trading restricted free agent wing Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers as part of a three-team deal with the Clippers, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link). Cavs wing Max Strus will be sent to the Clippers, and the Nuggets will receive a 2031 first-round pick from the Cavaliers and a 2032 second-rounder […]
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Clippers, Nuggets, Cavs Updated Salary Cap, Apron Status, Rosters After Peyton Watson 3-Team Trade
Peyton Watson is on the move after a three-team trade on Wednesday.
Publisher:Nuggets Trade Peyton Watson to Cavaliers in 4-Team Deal
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets in action during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 04, 2026 in New York City. 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 Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Denver Nuggets have traded forward Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Ca...
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Peyton Watson trade grades for Cavs, Nuggets, Clippers, and more in massive 5-team deal
Let’s grade the Peyton Watson trade for every side.
Publisher:Cavs sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson
Cleveland will be sending out Max Strus and a 2031 first-round pick to complete the deal.
Publisher:Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in blockbuster multi-team trade - TalkBasket.net
The post Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in blockbuster multi-team trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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Next move Nuggets must make after trading Peyton Watson to Cavs
The Denver Nuggets may be the team that has been affected negatively the most by the existence of the second apron in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. It does become expensive to keep a championship core together, regardless of era, but the Nuggets seemingly have had to make more difficult decisions than most. On Wednesday, […] The post Next move Nuggets must make after trading Peyton Watson to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Nuggets rumors: ClutchPoints insider makes prediction on next trades after Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets were able to move on from Peyton Watson in a multi-team deal, as they’re still stuck in the second apron. They were able to get some picks in return, which could bode well for them in the future if they want to trade more players, and that seems to be the route […] The post Nuggets rumors: ClutchPoints insider makes prediction on next trades after Peyton Watson appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:The luxury tax reason Nuggets didn’t just pay Peyton Watson $22 million
The Denver Nuggets bid farewell to Peyton Watson on Wednesday night, sending him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team, sign-and-trade agreement involving the Los Angeles Clippers. For their troubles, the Nuggets received the Cavs’ 2031 first-round pick along with a 2032 second-rounder from the Sacramento Kings. This seems like a light return for Watson, […] The post The luxury tax reason Nuggets didn’t just pay Peyton Watson $22 million appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Peyton Watson trade grades: Cavaliers grab breakout wing, Nuggets have serious questions around Nikola Jokić
Watson is heading to Cleveland as the Nuggets' championship window closes even further
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Denver loses big in Watson trade, Cavs’ postseason potential + fantasy football draft tips with Justin Boone and Josh Norris
Kevin O'Connor reacts to Peyton Watson being traded to the Cavs and more NBA news with Tom Haberstroh.
Publisher:Clippers rumors: What does Max Strus trade mean for Bennedict Mathurin?
After the LA Clippers traded for Max Strus, adding another guard in a crowded backcourt, what does it mean for Bennedict Mathurin amidst his contract negotiations? Strus reunites his former teammate Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavs. On the heels of the Clippers re-signing Bradley Beal this summer, could Mathurin be on the move ahead […] The post Clippers rumors: What does Max Strus trade mean for Bennedict Mathurin? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Darius Garland's Max Strus IG post will have fans hyped after trade
Now that Max Strus is a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears that Darius Garland is hyped about the acquisition. The Clippers point guard took to his IG story to share a picture of Max Strus in a Clippers jersey following the news of the blockbuster trade that sent Peyton Watson to the […] The post Darius Garland’s Max Strus IG post will have fans hyped after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Nikola Jokic shares honest reaction to Nuggets’ Peyton Watson trade
Nikola Jokic has been the best player in the NBA for the last half-decade. During this stretch with the Denver Nuggets, in which he has won a championship and earned three MVP trophies, the Serbian center has always maintained a calm demeanor and hasn’t gotten too involved in basketball politics. Fans have often joked that […] The post Nikola Jokic shares honest reaction to Nuggets’ Peyton Watson trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Cavs complete sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 29: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 130-112. 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 Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Clevela...
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Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland finally has their answer at small forward
DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 1: Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images It’s been a frustrating off-season for the Cleveland Cavaliers — or perhaps it was. They lost starting small forward Dean Wade in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, and then waited nearly a month f...
Publisher:Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland finally has their answer at small forward
Peyton Watson has the potential to make the Cavs title contenders.
Publisher:Peyton Watson gives Cavs the wing they’ve been looking for
There was a reason the Cavaliers kept coming back to Peyton Watson. They needed a wing with size. They needed athleticism. They needed another defender. They needed someone who could make shots without needing the ball all night. Most of all, they needed someone they could look at and say, that’s our guy at that […] The post Peyton Watson gives Cavs the wing they’ve been looking for appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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