The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles.
As part of the move, Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million contract to join the Cavaliers, his agents said. The deal gives Cleveland another wing option while sending Strus to a Clippers team adding an experienced perimeter player.
Watson Heads to Cleveland
Watson’s move to the Cavaliers comes with a long-term commitment, as the four-year agreement places him firmly in Cleveland’s plans. The trade adds to a Cavaliers roster that has continued to build around its established core.
Strus Moves to Los Angeles
Strus, who had been with Cleveland, is headed to the Clippers in the agreed-upon deal. Los Angeles adds a player known for his perimeter presence as part of the three-team transaction.
The trade involves three teams with postseason expectations, reshaping parts of the rotation for both Cleveland and Los Angeles while also including Denver in the completed agreement.