Watson heads to Cleveland, Strus to LA in multiteam deal

Peyton Watson would move from Denver to the Cavaliers while Max Strus heads to the Clippers as part of a multiteam trade, according to ESPN. Full details of the deal beyond the two headline names were not specified.

Strus CLE → LAC | Watson DEN → CLE

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ESPN Philippines · 20 Aug 2026Multiteam deal sends Watson to Cleveland, Strus to Clippers

ESPN · 20 Aug 2026Multiteam deal ships Peyton Watson to Cleveland, Max Strus to LA Clippers

ESPN · 20 Aug 2026Watson Heads To Cleveland, Strus To LA In Multiteam Deal

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