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Watson’s Move Was Smarter Than You Think | Denver Nuggets News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
The Denver Nuggets pulled off a savvy move by sending Peyton Watson to Cleveland in a sign-and-trade, landing him a lucrative four-year, $88M deal — a far better fit than staying in Colorado. Meanwhile, the Clippers, caught up in their own salary cap scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, missed their chance to land Watson as part of a package for Max Strus. What could’ve been a dream LA return for Watson turned into a cautionary tale — Cleveland ended up being the smarter destination. The Clippers now face consequences from their own missteps and may rue not pushing harder for Watson, who could’ve given them a much-needed spark amid a bleak future beyond Keaton Wagler. 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/a50d99ff92594791