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Peyton Watson’s breakout season with the Nuggets—where he stepped up as a scoring and playmaking force when Jokic was sidelined—ended abruptly due to a hamstring injury that forced him out of the playoffs. After being traded to Cleveland, Watson revealed he felt rushed back from his first injury, pushing through a tweak during rehab under pressure to stay relevant for awards and playoff contention. Doctors later found his second injury mirrored the first—a significant strain—raising questions about whether a more cautious recovery could have kept him healthy for the postseason. Now signed with Cleveland, Watson is focused on building on his success while staying injury-free.

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