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Cavs: Cleveland considering letting Jarrett Allen walk in free agency

By Chad Porto

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 12: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles prior to their game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 12: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles prior to their game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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The Cavs seem content on letting Jarrett Allen walk in free agency.

The Cavs are reportedly shopping Collin Sexton and now also appear open to the idea of letting Jarrett Allen walk in free agency according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (via Cavs Nation). Marks wrote that Cleveland would be willing to let Allen field offers from other teams, and as a restricted free agent, Cleveland has the ability to match any deal given.

"Cleveland could let Allen shop for an offer sheet but unlike [Clint] Capela, who entered a tough market with few options, Allen is likely to have plenty of suitors, ranging from Charlotte to New York and Toronto."

With reports now coming out that other teams may be lining up to try and pry the young center away from Cleveland, the question has to be asked; why? What sense does this make?

Just a few weeks ago the Cavs were reportedly pretty gung-ho on getting Allen a new deal.

The Cavs may be betting against the market with Jarrett Allen

Most people are pretty much in agreeance that Jarrett Allen isn’t a $25 million player in the NBA. The Cavs should be among that grouping. If that’s the case, they may be of two mindsets. The first is pretty simple; have the market dictate Allen’s worth, and hope that it’s actually at a cheaper price than originally thought. If the Knicks and Hornets only offer him $15 million per year, then the Cavs can snatch him back up with ease.

If the Cavs see his number go up to the $25 million range, the Cavaliers may opt to just cut their losses and move on.

It’s a sound strategy but only because it essentially exposes how the Cavaliers see Allen. While they clearly like Allen, they’re not overly excited about his long-term options with the team. They clearly see him with a low ceiling, why else would they risk losing him and not just locking him down to a new deal.

If the Cavaliers are trying to scheme to try and get Allen on a lower deal because they don’t believe he’s worth more, then don’t bother. Just let him go and develop Isaiah Hartenstein.

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