Lakers considering sign-and-trade of LeBron James for Jarrett Allen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a sign-and-trade deal that would send LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for center Jarrett Allen. With James entering free agency after the 2025-26 season, the Lakers see Allen as a vital addition to address their need for a top-level center. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst indicated that if both parties agree, the Lakers would be eager to make the trade. Allen is currently under contract for three more seasons and has proven to be a strong performer in both offense and defense for the Cavaliers.
- •Lakers may sign-and-trade LeBron James for Jarrett Allen.
- •LeBron James enters free agency after the 2025-26 season.
- •Jarrett Allen averaged 15.4 points per game in 2025-26.
- •Allen is under contract for three more seasons at over $30 million annually.
- •Lakers need a top center since trading for Luka Doncic.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Windhorst: Lakers willing to sign-and-trade LeBron for Jarrett Allen
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man
"The Los Angles Lakers could sign-and-trade LeBron James to acquire Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. The post Lakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"According to Brian Windhorst, if LeBron James wants to return to the Cavaliers, the Lakers would love to get Jarrett Allen in return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:00 AMWindhorst: Lakers willing to sign-and-trade LeBron for Jarrett Allen
According to Brian Windhorst, if LeBron James wants to return to the Cavaliers, the Lakers would love to get Jarrett Allen in return.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:19 PMLakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man
The Los Angles Lakers could sign-and-trade LeBron James to acquire Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. The post Lakers Open to LeBron James Sign-and-Trade for All-Star Big Man appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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