Peyton Watson

Cleveland Cavaliers · G · 6'8" · 200 lb · Drafted 2022

The Nuggets extended a qualifying offer at the end of July, but the team will now move on from Watson, who averaged a career-high 14.6 points, 2.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 29.6 minutes in 54 regular-season games in 2026. The 23-year-old, who also agreed to a four-year, $88 million contract with Cleveland, could make an immediate impact for a team looking to compete in a loaded Eastern Conference. While it's unknown if Watson will start consistently for the Cavs, he will likely receive plenty of minutes off the bench. · expected return 2026-10-01