The Cavaliers just pulled off a blockbuster trade, landing Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million guaranteed deal with a player option — made possible by sending Max Strus to the Clippers and leveraging cap space freed up from the earlier Dennis Schröder-to-Raptors deal. They also acquired Cam Whitmore in a separate swap, sending Tre Mann and a second-round pick to the Raptors. This move pushes them right up against the 2026-27 hard cap, leaving them with just $29 million to fill two remaining roster spots — likely earmarked for re-signing James Harden and adding a veteran minimum player. The Whitmore trade saved them nearly $3 million, a critical move to stay under the cap. With Watson now addressing their small forward need, all eyes are on Harden — who’s expected to consume most of the remaining cap space — as the Cavs finalize their roster before locking him down.
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