Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring ways to raise their ceiling, and Jarrett Allen contract could play a key role. Moving his salary would give Cleveland more flexibility under the second apron and open the door to bigger trade opportunities. With Donovan Mitchell's future in focus, the Cavaliers are studying bold options that could position them for a potential Giannis-level move.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are winning games, but league sources say the front office is thinking much bigger. One possible path toward a true superstar move could start with center Jarrett Allen, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
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Around the league, there has been growing chatter about whether Cleveland can position itself for a blockbuster trade that changes its ceiling.
That conversation includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, a name few teams can realistically even discuss. For the Cavaliers, any such scenario would require flexibility, contracts, and a willingness to make a bold move.
Allen's contract sits at the center of those discussions. The big man is owed $90.7 million over the next three seasons, a significant number for a team already dealing with second apron restrictions. League sources say Cleveland has explored ways to move that contract in order to unlock bigger possibilities.
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On the court, the Cavaliers have shown progress. They have won eight of their last 10 games and remain competitive in the Eastern Conference. While solid, that record does not fully answer questions about playoff ceiling or title contention.
Timing also matters. Donovan Mitchell is extension eligible this summer and holds a player option for the 2027 offseason. That reality adds pressure on the Cavaliers to show a clear plan and push toward a higher level while their core is still in place.
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