The Cleveland Cavaliers’ center Jarrett Allen is likely to play for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The Lakers are doing great under the leadership of LeBron James, but doing great does not satisfy them. The Lakers won their last title in 2020 and even though they came close to the championship quite a few times, they could not win it. This might be the last season of LeBron, who is one of the best players in the history of the league. Can the Lakers win another title before he retires?
The Cavaliers have won only one title in their history, which also came when LeBron was a part of their roster. They made it to the NBA finals four times with LeBron, but now, they are looking forward to succeeding without him. Should they make a trade with the team LeBron currently plays for? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers involving Jarrett Allen.
What would the Lakers offer for Jarrett Allen?
The Lakers are expected to offer Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish, and Jaxson Hayes in exchange for the Cavaliers’ #31. The Lakers are also linked with the likes of Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso. It’d be interesting to see who they acquire.
Jarrett Allen’s night:
26 Points
13 Rebounds
3 Assists
12/20 FG
2/2 FT#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/SjjFs55LUw— Its Cavalier (@ItsCavalier_Pod) November 22, 2023
Why would the Cavaliers trade-off Jarrett Allen?
The Cavaliers had some floor spacing issues with Allen and Evan Mobley last season. They want to try Mobley at the five and this deal gives them the freedom to do so. They are getting three players in this deal who they can use as assets or can keep to increase their squad depth.
Jarrett Allen last 2 games:
20.5 PPG
9.0 REB
4.0 AST
60 FG%
Held Denver players to 6/16 FG.
-Held Jokic to 2/5 FG, 2 TOV, 1 AST
Held Philadelphia players to 6/17 FG
-Held Embiid to 4/9 FG, 5 TOV
-Held Maxey to 1/6 FGPraise needs to be as loud as the disrespect. pic.twitter.com/gF2IIuyTb3
— 𝙃𝙨𝙜𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙊𝙛𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙 🇮🇶 (@HsgvensSon) November 22, 2023
Why would the Lakers like to sign Jarrett Allen?
The Lakers’ star Anthony Davis thrives when he plays along with a rim protector. They currently have Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee on their roster, but Allen is better than both of them. The trio of LeBron, Allen and Davis is likely to work out for the Lakers.
Will LeBron lead the Lakers to another title? How will the Cavaliers line up? We’ll keep you updated.
