Nnaji will make $7.5MM during the upcoming season and holds a player option for the same amount in 2027/28. Sources tell Scotto that the Cavs recently called Denver to express their interest in a potential Watson sign-and-trade. Scotto describes the Hawks’ and Clippers’ interest in Watson as currently more “exploratory” than “substantive.” Little progress has been made on Watson negotiations since he entered free agency a month ago, but Denver still has an interest in keeping him, according to Scotto. Watson has also indicated that he may be willing to accept the team’s $6.5MM qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.