Cavaliers Pay Big for Watson | Atlanta Hawks News

Peyton Watson is headed to Cleveland in a blockbuster three-team trade, landing a four-year, $88 million deal after the Cavs handed over two future draft picks. The Nuggets and Clippers also moved pieces — Max Strus heads to LA, while Atlanta, despite interest, passed on Watson, opting instead to bolster their wings with Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins and avoiding long-term commitments like Kuminga’s option. Cavs are betting big on Watson’s defense and athleticism as a cornerstone; Hawks are playing chess, staying flexible for bigger moves down the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85499c2425bf0d3e