Cleveland Cavaliers.
National Basketball Association team in Cleveland, Ohio
Rich Paul confirms Peyton Watson sat out playoffs
Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said on his Game Over podcast that he advised Peyton Watson not to return for the Nuggets in the 2026 playoffs to protect his long-term contract value, a decision that contributed to Watson missing the postseason. Watson subsequently moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a multi-team sign-and-trade and signed a four-year, $88 million contract as he becomes a key piece for Cleveland after Denver’s playoff exit.
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About Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team began play as an expansion team in 1970, along with the Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves. Home games were first held at Cleveland Arena from 1970 to 1974, followed by the Richfield Coliseum from 1974 to 1994. Since 1994, the Cavs have played home games at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, which is shared with the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. Dan Gilbert has owned the team since March 2005.
Everything about Cleveland Cavaliers →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Cleveland
- Inception
- 1970
- Website
- http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/