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Pistons Target Free-Agent Peyton Watson to Bolster Shooting

7/21/2026

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Pistons are exploring signing restricted free agent Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets, who can match any offer or lose him via sign-and-trade.
Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and shot 41% from three before a left hamstring strain ended his postseason.
The Pistons, with cap space, added Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince and John Collins on a $51 million deal to boost shooting around Cade Cunningham.

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Pistons are exploring signing restricted free agent Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets, who can match any offer or lose him via sign-and-trade.
Watson averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and shot 41% from three before a left hamstring strain ended his postseason.
The Pistons, with cap space, added Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince and John Collins on a $51 million deal to boost shooting around Cade Cunningham.