When it comes to the rumblings that are continued around Peyton Watson, Jonathan ***** inga, what are you hearing and how likely is it that the Cavs make a move that could get them both of these players? Chris Fedor: Yeah, I think both of them is highly unlikely. Again, on this podcast, we never say never and we try and deal in reality as much as we possibly can. Getting one of them is going to be hard enough given the salary cap situation that the Cavs are currently in, given the lack of perceived trade ***** ets and given the salary cap situation of some of These other teams that we're talking about here. So for example, you've got the Atlanta Hawks who have said to teams around the NBA it looked we're willing to help out Jonathan ***** inga in a potential sign and trade, but we need to be incentivized in order to do that. We've got to get something back in return that we actually like. And that's part of the holdup, it feels like, between the Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers, because there are people around the NBA that are saying to themselves, what are the Lakers going to give the Hawks that the Hawks value enough or that the Hawks actually want? The hawks already have 17 guys under contract, so they have some things that they have to do internally.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cavs, sources say, have been in touch with ***** inga's representatives throughout the week, trying to determine whether there is a realistic financial pathway to a deal and what it would cost — both in salary and roster subtractions. With the Cavaliers' current cap situation, any sign-and-trade would create a hard cap at the first apron. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sources say the 23-year-old ***** inga wants an annual deal in the $15-20 million range, which would necessitate a sign-and-trade with Atlanta involving either swingman Max Strus or Dennis Schroder. The Hawks, already with 17 players on the roster and incredibly close to the luxury tax, would have to cooperate — and actually want what Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers or Milwaukee Bucks are willing to offer in a sign-and-trade. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sources say the Cavs have expressed interest in free agents DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson and Jonathan ***** inga. DeRozan, the 17-year NBA veteran, was waived by Sacramento a little more than three weeks ago and has been viewed leaguewide as a possible low-cost target for any team that missed on LeBron. There's an argument that DeRozan is the best available free agent. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cavs, sources say, have been in touch with ***** inga's representatives throughout the week, trying to determine whether there is a realistic financial pathway to a deal and what it would cost — both in salary and roster subtractions. With the Cavaliers' current cap situation, any sign-and-trade would create a hard cap at the first apron. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sources say the 23-year-old ***** inga wants an annual deal in the $15-20 million range, which would necessitate a sign-and-trade with Atlanta involving either swingman Max Strus or Dennis Schroder. The Hawks, already with 17 players on the roster and incredibly close to the luxury tax, would have to cooperate — and actually want what Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers or Milwaukee Bucks are willing to offer in a sign-and-trade. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sources say the Cavs have expressed interest in free agents DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson and Jonathan ***** inga. DeRozan, the 17-year NBA veteran, was waived by Sacramento a little more than three weeks ago and has been viewed leaguewide as a possible low-cost target for any team that missed on LeBron. There's an argument that DeRozan is the best available free agent. — 7/31/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
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