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Cavaliers Bet Big on Peyton Watson | Cleveland Cavaliers News
Cleveland just pulled off a blockbuster move, trading for Peyton Watson — a defensive dynamo and elite shooter who’s set to start at small forward alongside James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Signed to an eight-year, $88M deal, Watson averaged 14 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2 assists last season while shooting lights out from deep — drawing comparisons to Jaden McDaniels and OG Anunoby. The Cavs are betting big on his ceiling, hoping he bridges the gap between their stars and bigs. Even Harden played a key role, delaying his own contract to free up cap space — a rare team-first move that…
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