Sources: LA Thieves Make Offer to Cellium

According to multiple sources, the LA Thieves have made a formal offer to McArthur "Cellium" Jovel, aiming to bring the superstar AR onto their roster for the upcoming Black Ops 7 season. The move would mark one of the largest acquisitions of the offseason, as Cellium is widely regarded as one of the most talented and consistent players in Call of Duty history.

The push to sign Cellium is reportedly being driven by Thieves management, who are eager to reshape the roster after a mixed 2025 campaign that saw both high peaks and a disappointing finish at Champs & EWC. Adding Cellium to the core would provide a significant boost in slaying power and stability in the Main AR role, two areas the team aims to solidify heading into the new title. They aren't alone in their pursuit of Cellium, though, as the Vegas Falcons have also thrown their hat into the ring for the Main AR. The move is not signed & finalized, so the situation remains fluid going into the weekend.

The move would see Daniel "Ghosty" Rothe be replaced on the roster, though the team has wanted to stick as a unit going into 2026. If the deal goes through, it would further elevate the Thieves as one of the top contenders for the 2026 CDL season.

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If the move does go through, the LA Thieves would be projected as:

○ McArthur "Cellium" Jovel
○ Thomas "Scrap" Ernst
○ Paco "HyDra" Rusiewiez
○ Dylan "Envoy" Hannon
○ Shane "ShAnE" McKerral [Coach]
○ Troy "Sender" Michaels [Coach]