Eastern Notes: Cavs, Watson, Pistons, Thompson, Hornets

The Cavaliers orchestrated a complicated five-team sign-and-trade on Thursday, parting ways with Dennis Schröder, Max Strus, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2032 second-round pick in order to sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson to a four-year, $88MM contract.
Cleveland also landed Cam Whitmore and the draft rights to Ismael Kamagate in that deal, though it remains to be seen whether either player is in the team’s long-term plans.
It’s clear the Cavs were looking