Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has secured a three-year contract extension with Cleveland worth $91 million, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. This deal will guarantee Allen $131 million over the next five seasons. The team is expected to officially announce Allen’s extension as early as Thursday. Allen, a key player for the Cavs and one of the Eastern Conference’s top big men, is part of Cleveland’s “Core 4” alongside Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley. This group helped the Cavs reach the playoffs and advance past the first round in the previous season before being eliminated by the eventual champion Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals.
The 26-year-old Allen had a standout season, averaging a career-high 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 77 games for Cleveland, earning an All-Star selection in 2022. He proved his value during a stretch where key teammates were sidelined due to injuries, with former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff utilizing Allen effectively in the offense. Despite facing criticism for his performance in the 2023 playoffs, Allen started strong in the following season before a broken rib forced him to miss several crucial games.
Allen, who was drafted in the first round in 2017 by the Brooklyn Nets and later traded to Cleveland in 2021, significantly impacted the Cavaliers’ performance on the court. With Allen on the roster in the past two seasons, the Cavs boasted a record of 90-55, highlighting his importance to the team. The recent contract extensions for key players like Mitchell and Mobley, along with the appointment of Kenny Atkinson as the new head coach, demonstrate Cleveland’s commitment to building a competitive team for the future.
This three-year extension solidifies Allen’s place as a cornerstone player for Cleveland and reflects the team’s investment in his continued success on the court.
