India, Aug. 20 -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Peyton Watson in a reported multi-team trade involving the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Watson will head to Cleveland, while Max Strus is moving from the Cavaliers to the Clippers, with Denver receiving draft picks in the deal.

Cleveland Cavaliers Acquire Peyton Watson in Three-Team Blockbuster Trade

Unable to reach a contract extension with Peyton Watson, the Denver Nuggets have agreed to send the rising forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade deal. Denver will receive an unprotected 2031 first-round pick from Cleveland and a 2032 second-round selection from the Sacramento Kings. Watson, who averaged a career-best 14.6...