# Watson Leaves Denver for Cavs | Denver Nuggets News

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Podcast: [Denver Nuggets News Today| 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/denver-nuggets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7550739)
Published: 2026-09-02T21:39:54+00:00
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Denver’s championship window just got smaller as they lose star wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in a blockbuster four-year, $88M deal — a move made impossible by their financial apron and Christian Braun’s bloated contract. Watson, who stepped up heroically when Jokic was sidelined, was arguably Denver’s best defender and most reliable starter off the bench. His departure leaves gaping holes on defense and depth, especially with an already shaky supporting cast. Meanwhile, Cleveland cashes in, adding Watson and Mario Hezonja to build a true title contender after last year’s Eastern Conference Finals run. For Denver, the core of Jokic, Murray, and Gordon remains intact — but age, shooting woes, and defensive frailties loom large. The Nuggets’ path to another title? Suddenly, much steeper. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cff6bcee3af9eece

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