Peyton Watson 2026–27 projection
Cleveland CavaliersGAge 24.0Current age in years, from his birth date.
−1.11
−2.35+0.10ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±0.96Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
2,026
843–2,770Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
68
24–82Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
29.8
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
75%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−2.26Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−0.78From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−8
−6
−4
−2
Avg
+2
22–2323–2424–2525–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 23 | 1,598 | 54 | −2.32 | +0.32 | −0.01 |
| 2024–25 | 22 | 1,657 | 68 | −3.83 | −3.39 | −1.94 |
| 2023–24 | 21 | 1,488 | 80 | −6.45 | −3.06 | −1.77 |
| 2022–23 | 20 | 187 | 23 | −2.22 | −2.86 | −3.49 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Traded from the Nuggets on August 20, 2026
Cavaliers teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Donovan MitchellGImpact +3.51Estimated minutes 2,149
- James HardenGImpact +0.96Estimated minutes 2,134
- Evan MobleyCImpact +1.68Estimated minutes 2,048
- Jarrett AllenCImpact +2.89Estimated minutes 1,850
- Jaylon TysonG-FImpact −0.47Estimated minutes 1,807
- Sam MerrillGImpact +0.02Estimated minutes 1,774
- Craig Porter Jr.GImpact −1.85Estimated minutes 1,296
- Nae'Qwan TomlinFImpact −0.81Estimated minutes 1,059
- Mario HezonjaF-GImpact −3.19Estimated minutes 1,020
- Thomas BryantC-FImpact −1.74Estimated minutes 769
›10 more on the roster
- Meleek ThomasGImpact −2.33Estimated minutes 657
- Tyrese ProctorGImpact −0.81Estimated minutes 554
- Tristan EnarunaFImpact −2.83Estimated minutes 161
- Ernest Udeh, Jr.CImpact −1.89Estimated minutes 153
- Riley MinixFImpact −2.89Estimated minutes 148
- Khalifa DiopCImpact −1.95Estimated minutes 75
- Curtis JonesGImpact −2.16Estimated minutes 0
- Kadary RichmondGImpact −2.53Estimated minutes 0
- Rashaun AgeeImpact −1.64Estimated minutes 0
- Zack AustinGImpact −1.96Estimated minutes 0
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).