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What Did the Cavaliers Give Up for Peyton Watson? The Five-Team Trade Explained
Cleveland’s reported five-team trade turns Max Strus, Dennis Schröder, draft capital and cash into Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore. Watson’s four-year, $88 million deal gives the Cavaliers the large two-way wing they wanted, but the unprotected 2031 first-round pick makes this a significant win-now bet. Whitmore’s smaller salary provides first-apron flexibility, though his health and roster status remain uncertain.