Nuggets Trade Brings Stunning Peyton Watson Admission from Rich Paul

Rich Paul explained a business decision involving his client, Peyton Watson, who the Nuggets recently traded to the Cavaliers.

The Denver Nuggets made a signing after trading Peyton Watson. In the process, they beat out the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards to land the six time All-Star.

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Nikola Jokic Optimistically Reacts to Nuggets' Peyton Watson Trade  Sports Illustrated

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With the Denver Nuggets electing to trade Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers to avoid the luxury tax, it raises a fascinating question that could shape the future of the NBA: Could the Los Angeles Lakers take advantage of this Nuggets turmoil to bring Nikola Jokić to Hollywood to pair with Luka Dončić? The Nugget

Also, Tre Mann is on the move again and could get a real shot to contribute in Washington.

Watson is heading to Cleveland as the Nuggets' championship window closes even further