Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Doug McDermott, F/C Zach Collins, 2025 First-Round Pick (ATL via SAS) 

San Antonio Spurs Receive: C Jarrett Allen 

It is important to note that the Cavaliers had no intention of tanking for Wembanyama. It was clear to this team that they were well past that point. 

There is no doubt that they acquired Donovan Mitchell last summer, after all. There were championship aspirations for this team. Despite their best efforts, they came up short. Cleveland will be back next season. 

There is a very good reason for this, and it is due to the presence of Evan Mobley. He is in some ways similar to Wembanyama in some aspects. In terms of defensive mobility, they are both big, tall, thin men with great skills on defense. 

Meanwhile, it is reported that the Cavaliers are in the process of shopping Allen. One might assume that the reason for this is due to the fact that his match up with Mobley is questionable.

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It was clear that neither player had the offensive skills to carry the Cavs past the New York Knicks in this year’s playoffs. 

Should the Spurs pair Wembanayama with Allen?