Peyton Watson
#8 · G · Cleveland Cavaliers
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Points
Line 14
2026-27
14
Rebounds
Line 4.5
2026-27
4.5
Assists
Line 2
2026-27
2.2
Steals
Line 1.5
2026-27
1.5
Blocks
Line 2
2026-27
1.8
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28W | vs WSH | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 26W | vs MIN | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Oct 24W | vs BKN | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 22L | @ PHI | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | GP | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 32.0 | 6.0-13.7 | 43.9 | 1.0-5.0 | 20.0 |
| Road | 1 | 30.0 | 2.0-7.0 | 28.6 | 0.0-3.0 | 0.0 |
| vs. Conference | 3 | 29.7 | 5.0-11.7 | 42.9 | 1.0-4.3 | 23.1 |
| 3+ Days Rest | 1 | 30.0 | 2.0-7.0 | 28.6 | 0.0-3.0 | 0.0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Points
opened at 20.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Peyton Watson — Day-To-Day
Watson isn't guaranteed a spot in the starting five immediately but will have the chance to compete for it during training camp. The 24-year-old forward figures to play a sizable role for Cleveland after being acquired from the Nuggets in August in a multi-team deal. Watson was limited to just 54 regular-season appearances (40 starts) in 2025-26 due in large part to a strained hamstring, though he impressed when healthy, averaging career highs in points (14.6), rebounds (4.9), assists (2.1) and steals (0.9) while chipping in 1.1 blocks per game and shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. His length and defensive versatility will be key for a Cleveland team trying to reach the Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. However, his growth on the offensive end will also be crucial to achieving that objective. Watson is one of the top candidates to join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup, but Atkinson isn't ready to commit to that idea just yet, as the Cavaliers have other options like Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson.
News & Status Timeline
Peyton Watson — Day-To-Day
Watson isn't guaranteed a spot in the starting five immediately but will have the chance to compete for it during training camp. The 24-year-old forward figures to play a sizable role for Cleveland after being acquired from the Nuggets in August in a multi-team deal. Watson was limited to just 54 regular-season appearances (40 starts) in 2025-26 due in large part to a strained hamstring, though he impressed when healthy, averaging career highs in points (14.6), rebounds (4.9), assists (2.1) and steals (0.9) while chipping in 1.1 blocks per game and shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. His length and defensive versatility will be key for a Cleveland team trying to reach the Finals for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. However, his growth on the offensive end will also be crucial to achieving that objective. Watson is one of the top candidates to join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup, but Atkinson isn't ready to commit to that idea just yet, as the Cavaliers have other options like Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson.
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