Nuggets Dumping Peyton Watson Raises Troubling Nikola Jokic Question
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Eastern Notes: Cavs, Watson, Pistons, Thompson, Hornets
The Cavaliers executed a complex five-team sign-and-trade, releasing Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, and multiple draft picks to sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson for four years at $88 million. The move aims to bolster Cleveland's wing depth, with president Koby Altman highlighting Watson's athleticism and versatility. However, experts question if this addition alone will be enough to maintain their status among Eastern Conference contenders …
Why Cavs believe Peyton Watson can make a major difference
The Cavaliers knew what they needed after being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Namely, more size, athleticism and defense on the wing. So that led to Peyton Watson. Cleveland acquired Watson from the Nuggets last week and signed the 23-year-old to a four-year, $88 million contract, parting with Max Strus and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick in the process. As Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports noted, Watson gives the Cavs a leg…
Nikola Jokic would have liked to see Peyton Watson stay in Denver. A player who had recently flourished alongside him, before finally joining the Horsemen this summer. Peyton Watson became too expensive for the Nuggets, so this week he took the direction of Cleveland, as part of a "sign-and-trade". In four years in Colorado, the wingman will have progressed steadily, to the point of becoming a player with nearly 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists,…
Reports: Peyton Watson sent to Cavaliers as part of 3-team deal
Unable to sign rising star Peyton Watson to a new contract, the Denver Nuggets have traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Cleveland sends guard Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday evening. Denver will receive an unprotected 2031 first-round pick from the Cavaliers and a 2032 second-round pick […]
Nuggets Notes: Watson Trade, Jokic, Offseason, DeRozan
After Serbia defeated France in an exhibition contest on Thursday, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was asked for his reaction to the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade and for his expectations for the upcoming season, per Miroslav Cuk of DNVR Nuggets and ONE (Twitter video link). “I’m happy for Peyton, he deserved it,” Jokic said. “We will miss his energy and skill. I’m not thinking about season yet, we have to play this (two August qualifying games fo…
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