Finally, this saga off the Nuggets’ offseason has reached a conclusion. Peyton Watson’s restricted free agency in Denver is now over, with Watson receiving a 4 year 88 million dollar contract with his new team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Denver comes out the other other end with a 2031 first and a 2032 second round pick.
Finally, this saga of the Nuggets’ offseason has reached a conclusion. Peyton Watson’s restricted free agency in Denver is now over, with Watson receiving a 4 year, 88 million dollar contract with his new team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Denver comes out the other end with a 2031 first and a 2032 second round pick.
Full details on the trade are as follows:
BREAKING: FULL TRADE DETAILS
Cleveland receives:
Peyton Watson
Cam Whitmore
Clippers receive:
Max Strus
Nuggets receive:
1st-round pick
2nd-round pick
Julian Reese
Wizards receive:
Tre Mann
2nd-Round pick
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The Nuggets will reportedly be waiving Julian Reese. With a roster spot now available, and the Nuggets still over the second apron, it’s unlikely this will be their final move of the summer.
The staff at Denver Stiffs would like to thank Peyton Watson for his contributions and wish him the best moving forward.
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