Irving greeted by boos in return to Cleveland

Jarrett Allen has been mentioned in trade rumors this summer. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reluctant to trade Allen.

One reason Cleveland isn’t jumping on trading their starting center is that star guard Donovan Mitchell is a fan of Allen. Mitchell has been described as not wanting to lose Allen as a teammate.

Cleveland is expected to offer a Mitchell a four-year, max extension as soon as they are able to this offseason. Part of those extension discussions may then turn to roster construction, potentially including Allen’s long-term fit.

Draymond Green is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors in the coming days as he nears a return from his indefinite suspension.

Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on December 13th since he struck Jusuf Nurkic shortly after his return from his suspension following his choking of Rudy Gobert.

Green will miss his 11th game on Thursday and while there is still no return date set, his return is getting closer.

Green has been participating in individual counseling sessions and periodic virtual meetings that include team, league and union officials designed to chart his progress toward reinstatement.

Green is in Year 1 of a four-year, $100 million contract with the Warriors.