Cavaliers Can’t Trade Jarrett Allen Because Of Donovan Mitchell

Despite the Cleveland Cavaliers wanting to entertain trade offers involving Jarrett Allen, they are hesitant to do so because of Donovan Mitchell.

According to Marc Stein, Cleveland doesn’t want to upset Mitchell, who is a fan of Allen. To take it another step forward, Mitchell doesn’t want to lose the young center as a teammate.

The Cavaliers want to sign Mitchell to a long-term extension, which can happen this offseason, as Cleveland wants to keep their core players assembled. When they extend Mitchell, there is a large expectation of talks surrounding roster construction to be held with Mitchell.

Speculation has everyone thinking moves will be made, but not concerning Allen.

Donovan Mitchell Expected To Sign Extension With Cavaliers

According to Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer, there is a growing expectation that Donovan Mitchell will continue his partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

While there has been much debate surrounding what would happen to him, it’s widely believed the 27-year-old will sign the four-year extension worth $208.5 million.

Cleveland wants to keep the “core four” together, but there may be obstacles in keeping everyone happy – like Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen – for now, Mitchell wants to remain in Cleveland a deal could get done soon.

Cavaliers Must Choose Between Darius Garland Or Donovan Mitchell

After getting bounced in the second round of the postseason, many reports have come out involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and their players; the biggest one so far is Darius Garland’s frustration and forcing Cleveland into a corner.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Garland’s agent, Rich Paul, will be speaking with the organization about a potential trade if Donovan Mitchell is extended. It’s believed they want the front office to choose between Mitchell or Garland.

It’s been evident that the backcourt combination of Garland and Mitchell has not been working, since Garland’s role/production has altered since acquiring him in 2022, and now it’ll cause Cleveland to make a franchise-changing move.

Mitchell is eligible for a four-year extension worth around $208 million. For Garland, he has three years left on his $197 million contract – it doesn’t expire until 2028-29.