F - Cleveland Cavaliers
- 6' 8"
- 200 lbs
- Age 23
- UCLA
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- F #62
- Best / Worst
- #58 / #63
- ADP
- #1
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SF,PF
- ESPN
- SF,PF
- CBS
- PF
Availability
Peyton Watson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. He will sign a 4-year, $88 million deal with Cleveland.
Fantasy Impact
Watson's offseason saga has come to an end, landing in Cleveland in exchange for Max Strus, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick. Watson is just 23 years old and is coming off the best season of his career, in which he averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in 54 games.
The Nuggets have offered Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Watson is a restricted free agent. He has continued to draw interest from other teams.
Peyton Watson reportedly continues to be described as a "likely target" for the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact
Watson is a restricted free agent this offseason. He'll figure to draw interest from other teams.
Peyton Watson has been ruled out for Game 6 on Thursday against the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
Watson will remain sidelined for the Nuggets without a timetable to return.
Nuggets coach David Adelman said he has "no idea" if Peyton Watson can get back in time for Game 6 on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Watson has yet to play in the Nuggets opening series against Minnesota. It'll be worth monitoring if he is listed as questionable heading into Thursday.
