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Cavaliers Get Peyton Watson Injury Update Ahead of LeBron James Return

The Cavaliers received a Peyton Watson injury update ahead of LeBron James' return to Cleveland with the star-studded 76ers.

By Alder Almo · Heavy

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:10 PM

Key Things to Know

Peyton Watson is questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a hamstring injury.
The 24-year-old forward has missed Cleveland's last two games after starting the first six.
The matchup marks LeBron James' return to Cleveland with an 8-1 Philadelphia team.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson is listed as questionable due to right hamstring injury management ahead of Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old perimeter defender has already missed two consecutive games. The contest marks LeBron James' return to Cleveland with an 8-1 Philadelphia squad.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson faces several other injury concerns, with Jarrett Allen and Tyrese Proctor questionable, while Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin remain sidelined. Cleveland enters the NBA Cup group-play opener at 4-4, relying heavily on Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley against the 76ers.

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