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The Cavaliers orchestrated a complicated five-team sign-and-trade on Thursday, parting ways with Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick in order to sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson to a four-year, $88MM contract. Cleveland also landed Cam Whitmore and the draft rights to Ismael Kamagate in that deal, […]
Not everyone is convinced that the Cavaliers’ decision to sign James Harden for another three years and $97 million was a great idea. “Three years, $97 million for somebody who turns 37 next week, I just think that’s irresponsible,” CBS Sports NBA writer Sam Quinn said during an appearance on the network, via Roundtable. It’s […] The post Cavs’ $97 million James Harden signing draws criticism: ‘I think that’s irresponsible’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded for De'Andre Hunter hoping to ascend to the NBA Finals. Instead, they dumped him for two players who are now gone.
James Harden's new Cleveland deal is the latest move from an East rival still chasing the Knicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers bet on youth, athleticism and upside in signing Peyton Watson, while they committed to a ceiling-limiting veteran in James Harden.
Just when it looked like Nuggets fans weren’t going to get over the Peyton Watson miss, Rich Paul gave a much-needed push. The Klutch Sports Group CEO has sparked intense controversy after a candid admission about his young client, who signed a huge deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Like everything LeBron James’ agent does, this […] The post Rich Paul Faces Severe Backlash After Influencing Peyton Watson to Give Up on Nuggets’ Playoffs Run appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Could Kevin Love be headed back to the Cavaliers? Apparently, it’s at least something to watch. The Cavs are searching for another big man to provide depth behind Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst mentioned Love as a potential option on The Hoop Collective podcast. “The Cavs are looking for a big […] The post Cavs could consider Kevin Love in search for big man appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Potential Cavaliers reunion with Kevin Love is gaining traction in 2026 offseason.
Raptors led a wave of bold East summer moves, cranking up the heat and pushing the Cavaliers to make their move for Peyton Watson.
On a recent edition of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul spoke about an intriguing conversation he had with new Cleveland Cavaliers guard Peyton Watson. Per Paul, he had to save Watson from himself, as he ultimately looked to come back from his injury to play with the Nuggets in the first-round […] The post Rich Paul makes Peyton Watson admission after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a number of stars, but their most crucial player might be Sam Merrill, as their other shooters are now long gone.
Listen now | Spencer Davies and Spencer German return to the show to discuss all of the Cavaliers’ offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective.
The Detroit Pistons' fanbase must be thrilled with the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to overpay for an aging guard like James Harden.
The 2026 free-agent period has seen a whirlwind of action, with multiple stars changing teams and available players flying off the board.
James Harden apparently did more than wait around while the Cavaliers figured out their summer. He helped recruit Peyton Watson to Cleveland. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on the Hoops Collective podcast, Harden made his pitch to Watson when the two were together at Fanatics Fest in New York last month. Harden reportedly talked to […] The post Cavs Notes: James Harden, Peyton Watson, Max Strus appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cavaliers may ultimately waive Cam Whitmore. They just aren’t there yet. Despite speculation that the Cavs will move on from Whitmore after acquiring him in the five-team Peyton Watson trade, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports that they have not made a final decision on the 22-year-old forward. Waiving Whitmore and stretching his expiring $5.5 […] The post Cavs haven’t decided Cam Whitmore’s fate, could explore trade first appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ahead of his first full season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, 11-time All-Star James Harden reflected on his dominant—and eventual contentious—tenure with the Houston Rockets. Career-altering decisions come with the territory in professional sports, and James Harden learned that firsthand at the peak of his powers with the Houston Rockets. Speaking on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, the ten-time All-Star opened up about his lingering regret over forcing his way out of Houston in a desperate pu...
The Cavaliers had to do a lot of maneuvering to set themselves up for a Peyton Watson trade, but president of basketball operations Koby Altman believes the effort was worth it, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only story. Altman views Watson, who was acquired in a five-team deal that was finalized Thursday night, […]
Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers -- in their own way -- lost out on LeBron James this offseason, but LA reacted with more clarity.
The Cleveland Cavaliers could make another roster move after a busy week that included acquiring Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets and bringing James Harden back on a new contract. Watson’s sign-and-trade left Cleveland hard-capped at the first apron. With Harden’s new deal reportedly beginning at slightly more than $30 million, the Cavaliers now have […] The post Cavaliers consider waiving Cam Whitmore for flexibility appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
James Harden walked away from $42.3 million to reshape his future. His decision quickly opened a different door in Cleveland. Harden and the Cavaliers found common ground, with both sides looking beyond a contract. They wanted something bigger. They wanted another dynamic force beside him. Then, the plan took shape. Peyton Watson emerged as the […] The post “He Recruited Peyton Watson”: ESPN Reporter Reveals Stunning Details on James Harden’s $97M Contract appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Here are the latest updates on Jalen Duren, James Harden, and the Cleveland Cavaliers' next potential move.
Veteran guard James Harden was reportedly both flexible and influential during the Cleveland Cavaliers' pursuit of Peyton Watson.
Could Nikola Jokic ever leave the Denver Nuggets? It's true that he has put off signing an extension this summer. But there are few around Denver that fear their 3-time MVP will be leaving town. However, the Nuggets are farther from another championship today than they were when the season ended, after being forced to trade burgeoning young two-way wing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers this week due to luxury tax constraints. Does that put even a small chink in the armour o...
Following Peyton Watson’s blockbuster four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal linking the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the spotlight across the NBA offseason has shifted to the impending extensions for players who were rookies less than three years ago. Unlike Watson, who had a breakout streak this past season, fans are still waiting for wonders from […] The post Warriors Insider Projects Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Price After Peyton Watson’s $88 Million Deal With Cavs appea...