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Jarrett Allen trade rumors swirl as Cleveland looks to trim payroll

The Cleveland Cavaliers remain active on the trade market, with reports citing league-wide interest in Jarrett Allen. Seeking relief from the second apron, the team is evaluating further moves after recently acquiring James Harden, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are quite busy this week with transactions.

Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen

MIN: 27.08

PTS: 13.95 (64.97%)

REB: 8

AS: 2.05

ST: 1.05

BL: 0.82

TO: 1.45

GM: 38

Last night, the contenders from the Eastern Conference traded Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden.

A few days earlier, they traded De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that brought Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis back.

The latest information indicates there will be more deals in Ohio.

As Cleveland continues to struggle with the second apron, they want to reduce their payroll further.

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that multiple teams have spoken with the Cavaliers' front office about deals involving Jarrett Allen.

Allen has played 39 games in the 2025-26 campaign so far, boasting averages of 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists.

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