# BONUS: Milwaukee Bucks Lose Out on Peyton Watson as Cavaliers Make Power Move...What Happens Now?

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Podcast: [Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bucks-daily-podcast-on-the-milwaukee-bucks-845830)
Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Peyton Watson lands with the Cleveland Cavaliers, not the Milwaukee Bucks—sparking questions about both teams’ futures and roster flexibility. Does this move finally resolve Cleveland’s years-long search for a wing to pair with Donovan Mitchell, and what does it signal for the Bucks’ ongoing rebuild? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis dissect the fit, the contract (four years, $88 million), and why Cleveland’s “clutch team” status made this gamble a logical step. Key topics include the Cavs’ escalating payroll, Milwaukee’s missed opportunity, and how new NBA luxury tax rules shape roster decisions. The conversation explores whether the Bucks should pivot to alternative targets like Benedict Mathurin or stay put, and evaluates Denver’s willingness to offload contracts like Zeke Nnaji’s for future draft assets.

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