Peyton Watson Injury Status Update for November 14th, 2026
Peyton Watson of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Peyton was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 3rd game Peyton has missed this season.
Peyton Watson Season Averages
Peyton's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 11 games this season, he's averaging 10.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 28.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2 | 10.4 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 10.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Peyton Watson?
When Peyton sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Tristan Enaruna and Sam Merrill stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Peyton has been out this season, Tristan Enaruna has averaged 5.5 additional field goal attempts, 9.1 extra minutes and 3.5 more rebounds.
FGA: +5.5 | MPG: +9.1 | RPG: +3.5
When Peyton has been out this season, Sam Merrill has averaged 2.0 more rebounds.
RPG: +2.0
Full Injury Report — Peyton Watson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
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We'll continue to monitor Peyton's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.