One NBA expert thinks the “clock could be ticking” on the Jarrett Allen–Evan Mobley tandem for the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

The Cavaliers signed Allen and Mobley to extensions this offseason, however Allen is qualified to be traded ahead of the 2024-25 NBA trade due date.

“It felt for a time like big changes would be coming to Cleveland this summer,” NBA expert Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report composed. “Beyond the trade whispers around Donovan Mitchell, there were rumblings about Darius Garland, plus the yearly conversations about the long-lasting practicality of the non-shooting frontcourt combination of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

“The Cavaliers silenced those talks. Sort of. They committed to their core four, secured a contract extension from Mitchell and later extended Allen, too. Allen’s three-year, $91 million extension might not be the commitment it seems, though. NBA insider Marc Stein relayed that Allen was ‘essentially obligated’ to sign the deal by August 6, so he’d be eligible for a move ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline. So, while things largely stayed the same in Cleveland this offseason, so did the debates about whether its two bigs can coexist. Mobley and Allen might share the same frontcourt for now, but the clock could be ticking on this twin-towers tandem.”

The Cavaliers signed Allen, Mobley and Donovan Mitchell to extensions this offseason.

Darius Garland likewise wasn’t traded. 

Cleveland beat the Orlando Magic in the preliminary of the 2024 playoffs in 7 video games however lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round in 5 video games. JB Bickerstaff was fired as head coach and changed by Kenny Atkinson, who signed a five-year offer. 

Allen balanced 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.7 helps, 0.7 takes and 1.1 blocks in 2023-24 for the Cavaliers, while Mobley balanced 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 helps, 0.9 takes and 1.4 blocks.

Cleveland is 102-61 when Allen and Mobley remain in the lineup together. That’s helpful for a winning portion of .626.