Cavaliers Seek Salary Cap Space for Peyton Watson

August 12, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers would be scouring the market to clear cap space by shedding the salaries of Dennis Schröder and his teammate Max Strus, according to reports.

The objective of this maneuver would be to create enough room to sign the restricted free agent Peyton Watson.

  • Schröder: 2 years and $30.31 million.
  • Strus: 1 year and $16.6 million.

The wing’s future in the NBA remains unresolved, and the Ohio-based franchise has shown strong interest in recent days.

According to sources close to the situation, they could offer him a deal for 4 years and around $116 million.

Watson, at only 23 years old, averaged last season 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Callum Mercer

Callum Mercer

Basketball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Based in Vancouver, I write about the players, teams and stories shaping the game across Canada, from the professional stage to the local courts where the next generation is emerging.