Nuggets: Acquired draft considerations from Cleveland Guardians for G Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets, sitting at 54–28 and currently the third seed in the Western Conference, have continued their strong run with a 12‑game winning streak and a perfect 10‑0 record in their last ten games. Their power‑ranking position at #5 reflects a solid net rating of +5.2, and the front office appears to be looking ahead by securing draft considerations from Cleveland.

Guard Peyton Watson, who posted averages of 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 54 games while shooting 49.1% from the field for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is the focal point of the exchange. The Nuggets’ acquisition of these considerations could give them flexibility to add a versatile wing who can contribute on both ends, and the next steps will likely involve evaluating how Watson’s skill set fits into Denver’s system and whether the draft assets will be used to select a prospect or as leverage in future moves.