The Cleveland Cavaliers have turned down multiple trade offers for the 6-foot-11 center Jarrett Allen, according to sources. Cavaliers manager Michael Gansey sees Allen as a “key piece” along with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Allen spent his final three seasons with Cleveland.
“Despite the public announcement that they don’t plan to make any sweeping roster changes in the wake of their disappointing playoff exit, the Cavs continue to receive trade offers for All-Star center Jarrett Allen,” Cleveland’s Chris Vidor wrote. .com. “None of the business initiatives were attractive enough.”
After further reviewing some NBA betting sites, the Cavaliers hold the 10 shortest odds of winning a championship next season in 2024. Check sportsbooks that show better odds for the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers.
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“Some packages included multiple players,” Fedor added. Others have been more focused, allowing Cleveland to recover some lost assets after last summer’s massive trade for second-team guard Donovan Mitchell. the Dallas Mavericks The Toronto Raptors were among the teams that reached out to the Cavs.
Of course, the details of the trade overtures are not known. In 68 starts for the 2022-23 regular season, Allen averaged 14.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 32.6 minutes per game. The sixth-year center also shot 64.4% from the floor and 73.3% at the foul line.
Cleveland Cavaliers rejected trade offers from Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors for All-Star center Jarrett Allen, earning 49th pick in 2023 NBA Draft
In addition, Allen is 20th in total rebounds (666), 13th in offensive rebounds, 20th in blocks (84), 8th in true shooting percentage (67%), 5th in defensive win shares (4.0), And fourth in the defensive classification (108.1).
The Cavaliers center scored a season-high 24 points in six games last season: a 114-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers (November 23), a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (Dec. 6), 119-113. A win against Portland (January 12), a 105-103 loss to the New York Knicks (January 24), and a 108-91 victory over the Houston Rockets (March 26).
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Allen helped the Cavaliers to their first playoff appearance since the 2018 NBA Finals with LeBron James. Cleveland finished 51-31 and fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. However, the Cavs lost in five games to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoff series.
In August 2021, Allen signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Cavaliers. So, this deal is for $20 million per season. After six NBA seasons, his estimated career earnings are around $49,886,030.
The 2023 NBA draft begins at 8 p.m. ET tonight. Cleveland holds the 49th pick in the second round.