Four-team trade completed: Watson joins Cavaliers, Strus moves to Clippers.

August 20 - According to the Associated Press, Payton Watson will join the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade, while the Cavaliers will send Max Strousts to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sources revealed that 23- year-old Watson played his first four NBA seasons with the Nuggets. He will sign a four- year, $ 88 million contract with the Cavaliers, including a player option and a trade bonus.

As part of the trade, the Cavaliers will send the Nuggets an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and the Sacramento Kings' 2032 second -round pick, acquired in a trade this year. Additionally, the Nuggets will receive Julian Reese from the Wizards .

The Cavaliers also acquired a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers , but that pick will subsequently be sent to the Wizards. Previously, the Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder to the Hornets for Trae Mann , who will also be sent to Washington in this trade in exchange for Cam Whitmore .

23- year-old Watson started 40 games last season , averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 41% , and scored more than 30 points in 4 games .

Strus missed the first 67 games of last season due to a fractured left foot , but played a crucial role in the playoffs after his return, helping the Cavaliers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Ultimately, the Cavaliers were swept by the Knicks.

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