Cavaliers may trade Jarrett Allen following roster moves

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Cavaliers may trade Jarrett Allen following roster moves
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The Cleveland Cavaliers face potential personnel changes as they manage salary cap constraints following recent off-season acquisitions. Analysts suggest center Jarrett Allen is a likely candidate to be moved to maintain roster balance under the league's second apron. These financial pressures emerged after the team acquired Peyton Watson in a multi-team deal and re-signed James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract. While the team bolstered its lineup around Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the front office must reconcile its payroll. Experts indicate that trading or waiving the All-Star center remains the most probable outcome to secure long-term financial flexibility by next summer.

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  • Cleveland acquired Peyton Watson through a multi-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • James Harden returned to the Cavaliers on a three-year contract worth $97 million.
  • Jarrett Allen is identified as a primary candidate for a trade or release.
  • The team aims to maintain financial flexibility under the NBA second apron.
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  • 2:19 PMYahoo SportsCavaliers predicted to part ways with $109M All-Star after James Harden, Peyton Watson deals
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made some big free agency moves. With those in place, they will have to let go of a big name at some point within the calendar year.

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