Cavs acquiring Peyton Watson and trading Max Strus to Clippers in 4-team deal, AP source says
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers and acquired Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a four-team deal. Watson agreed to a four-year, $88 million contract with the Cavaliers, who also gave Denver future draft picks as part of the trade.Key Facts
- Peyton Watson, a guard from the Denver Nuggets, is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Watson signed a four-year contract worth $88 million, including special options for the player.
- The Cavaliers sent Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers in the trade.
- Cleveland gave Denver an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick from Sacramento.
- The Nuggets will also receive Julian Reese from Washington as part of the deal.
- The Cavaliers received a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, which will be passed along to the Washington Wizards.
- Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last season.
- Cleveland made the trade to strengthen their team after LeBron James signed with another team.
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