LeBron James trade proposal sends him back to Cavaliers for Jarrett Allen

A proposed trade would send LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jarrett Allen to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers seek to strengthen their roster with a reliable center as James weighs his future after finishing his 23rd NBA season. ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst noted that the Lakers are keen on acquiring Allen, whose $90 million contract could be offloaded to create cap space for James. However, the viability of the trade hinges on James's willingness to return to Cleveland, where he could play alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. The Lakers prioritize acquiring a big man to pair with Luka Doncic as their future star.

• 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers and Cavs trade proposal would send LeBron James to Cleveland, $90 million starting center to Los Angeles