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LeBron James to Cavaliers Trade Talk Gets Major Jarrett Allen Twist
Brian Windhorst said the Lakers would strongly consider a sign-and-trade for Jarrett Allen if Cleveland showed interest, as LeBron James' future remains unsettled.
- During an interview on ESPN Cleveland, ESPN's Brian Windhorst suggested the Los Angeles Lakers would "kill" to acquire Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen in a hypothetical sign-and-trade for LeBron James.
- The Lakers lack a consistent defensive anchor in the paint, and acquiring Allen would bolster a roster building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as the 28-year-old averaged 15.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
- ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reported that LeBron remains non-committal about returning, with retirement or signing elsewhere still potential options as he finishes his two-year, $101.3 million contract.
- While the framework remains theoretical, any deal requires the 41-year-old to desire a return to Ohio, where he played 11 seasons, as the Cavs seek to build on their Eastern Conference Finals performance.
- Allen is under contract for three more seasons, earning $28 million for the 2026-27 campaign, with free agency negotiations officially opening on June 30.
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LeBron Sign-and-Trade for Jarrett Allen Between Lakers-Cavs Addressed by Windhorst
The Los Angeles Lakers would "kill" to get Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen in a hypothetical sign-and-trade for LeBron James, per ESPN's Brian Windhorst during an interview on ESPN 850 Cleveland.
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