In an unsurprising move, the Cleveland Cavaliers have extended a qualifying offer to Jarrett Allen that will make him a restricted free agent, according to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor.
The qualifying offer is projected to be worth $7.7 million.
Allen was acquired in January as part of the four-team deal that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. He showed tremendous promise for the Cavs after the move, averaging 13.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in 51 appearances.
Even though he was eligible to become a restricted free agent this offseason, the expectation since the trade happened is that Cleveland would do what it takes to keep the 23-year-old.