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Why Jaylon Tyson Could Be Cleveland's Difference Maker in 2026-27 Season When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson, an athlete of epic proportions out at wing, a clear message was sent to the rest of the...

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Bringing James Harden Off the Bench Could Be the Best Fit For Cavs Lineup James Harden is projected to be in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting lineup alongside Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarr...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Mario Hezonja Describes What He Brings To The Cavs The Cleveland Cavaliers truly addressed the wing position this offseason with the acquisition of Peyton Watson, who is sure to bring a metri...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Nuggets Execs Explain Why They Were Willing to Trade Peyton Watson The Denver Nuggets gave their take on the Peyton Watson trade a few weeks removed from the deal.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers' chemistry

Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates have spent significant time together this offseason

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build

Koby Altman, the Cavaliers' president of basketball operations, says he isn't worried about LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting role not yet guaranteed Although head coach Kenny Atkinson said the starting lineup for the beginning of the 2026-27 season is not yet set, he praised Watson's (hamstring) fit in Cleveland and added that...

Impact Watson isn't guaranteed a spot in the starting five immediately but will have the chance to compete for it during training camp. The 24-year-old forward figures to play a sizable role for Cleveland after being acquired from the Nuggets in August in a multi-team deal. Watson was limited to just 54 regular-season appearances (40 starts) in 2025-26 due in large part to a strained hamstring, though he impressed when healthy, averaging career highs in points (14.6), rebounds (4.9), assists (2.1) and steals (0.9) while chipping in 1.1 blocks per game and shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. His length and defensive versatility will be key for a Cleveland team trying to reach the Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. However, his growth on the offensive end will also be crucial to achieving that objective. Watson is one of the top candidates to join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup, but Atkinson isn't ready to commit to that idea just yet, as the Cavaliers have other options like Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Could Change the Cavaliers' Entire Identity If you were to take a vote of what excites fans the most about the upcoming season, one name would likely be towards the top of that ballot,...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Why the Cavaliers Need This Big Man To Have a Strong Season The Cleveland Cavaliers upgraded their wing depth in a major way with the acquisition of Peyton Watson. And after coming off a breakout seas...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

No LeBron? Cavs' big summer move for Peyton Watson might be the right one – Terry Pluto The Cavs have been looking for a long, athletic small forward for years.

SEPTEMBER 19 • CLEVELAND.COM

Peyton Watson admits every game in the Eastern Conference will be a tough battle now | Sporting News It will be tough for the Cavaliers to compete in the stacked 2026-27 Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peyton Watson Could Give the Cavaliers Something They've Been Missing for Years The Cavaliers addition of Peyton Watson made waves across the NBA world late last month. And since the news was announced, the team’s expect...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Peyton Watson Gives Nikola Jokic His Props After Trade to Cavaliers The Denver Nuggets' superstar center was a huge help to Peyton Watson.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Peyton Watson excited for his fit with Cavaliers | NBA.com The Cleveland guard enters his 5th NBA season with new team and new defensive goals.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NBA.COM

Peyton Watson's Health Could Be Crucial To Cavaliers' Plans This Season The Cleveland Cavaliers acquisition of Peyton Watson has the potential to be a salve for what ailed them during the past few seasons. His me...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Peyton Watson credits Cleveland's late, persistent pursuit for him coming to the Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson but once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

3 Takeaways from Peyton Watson's Cavs Introductory Press Conference Nearly a month after being acquired by the Cavaliers, Peyton Watson has finally spoken to the media for the first time. Bringing an athletic...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

The Cavs Should Utilize Sam Merrill as a Cutter More The Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson solved the team’s need for athleticism in a major way. His presence on the court shoul...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Cavaliers Biggest Roster Battle Won't Be for a Starting Spot The Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson has essentially shut down any conversation or chatter surrounding who Cleveland’s 5th starter wi...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Aaron Gordon is happy for Peyton Watson despite the move from the Nuggets to the Cavaliers | Sporting News Peyton Watson is now with the Cavaliers, and his former Nuggets teammates seem happy for him.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Most Likely Cavs Player to Win Each Major NBA Award The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a dynamic and potent roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign. The updated, bigger starting five with Peyton W...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Thomas Bryant Should Play More for the Cavs in 2026-27 The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the better front-court trios in basketball after the acquisition of Peyton Watson. That said, the depth...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Cavaliers predicted to part ways with $109M All-Star after James Harden, Peyton Watson deals | Sporting News The Cleveland Cavaliers have made some big free agency moves. With those in place, they will have to let go of a big name at some point with...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nuggets can vindicate their decision to trade Peyton Watson The Denver Nuggets didn't get a player in return for Peyton Watson, but they did get an unprotected first-round pick they can use in a futur...

SEPTEMBER 10 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets may wish Jaime Jaquez Jr. was within reach in Peyton Watson trade The Bucks never made the Denver Nuggets a formal offer for Peyton Watson, but they did float Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s name in early talks.

SEPTEMBER 9 • NUGGLOVE.COM