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Lakers Could Send Too Many Assets For Jarret Allen In This Proposed Trade.
Jarrett Allen faces an uncertain future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With their double-big partnership with Allen and Evan Mobley looking impractical due to their lack of shooting, there’s a strong chance the former All-Star center gets moved to facilitate a cogent play-style and Mobley’s development. The Lakers, whose lack of playable size hurt them in their first-round exit against the Nuggets, could be among the leaders of teams interested in acquiring Allen.
Allen is one of the premier centers in the NBA right now, but the Cavs have a greater need for versatile backcourt players behind or alongside Donovan Mitchell, along with forwards. A realistic trade with the Lakers could get them what they need, along with some tantalizing draft assets.
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2023 NBA Draft No. 17 Pick, 2026 First-Round Pick Swap (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Jarrett Allen
Losing forward depth, the ability to add a first-round pick this season, and their first-round pick from last season is a hefty price. But Allen is a former All-Star who could change the Lakers’ fortunes in a super-sized Western Conference.
