Trading for Peyton Watson could’ve saved Cleveland’s summer.
Yahoo Sports · August 28, 2026

Despite Plan A not working, Cleveland's front office managed to do two important things this summer. They shed money, getting below the second apron after ending last season there. And they found what could be a more permanent solution at small forward by completing a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson .
Here's a quick overview of how the Cavs team is different now than they were at the end of last season.
These changes have Cavs fans feeling optimistic. Seventy-two percent of those surveyed earlier this week would give the Cavs an "A" or "B" grade for the moves made this summer.
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