
Cavaliers land Peyton Watson in five-team NBA mega-trade
Five teams completed a megadeal that sends Peyton Watson to Cleveland on a four-year, $88 million sign‑and‑trade, while Cleveland also acquires Cam Whitmore and Ismael Kamagate’s draft rights. Denver lands Julian Reese (two-way) and two future draft picks; the Clippers get Max Strus; the Hornets acquire Dennis Schröder and cash; and the Wizards receive Tre Mann, a 2027 second-round pick, and cash. The move has significant cap/tax implications and could shape Cleveland’s handling of Whitmore and Kamagate as well as Denver’s payroll flexibility.
