Tempers flared in a recent match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a losing cause for the Cavs, and it was obvious that Kevin Love was not pleased with the way his team was faring. The power forward, without meaning it, was showing he's thinking of an exit.
Apparently, it was the same case with Cleveland. The team made clear last December that Love is on the trading block, and the table is now open for proposals. In that case, there are several trade scenarios involving the All-Star, indicating Love could be making a switch before February 6.
According to Complex, one team that worked hard in the past to land Love is the Golden States Warriors. It might be that the circumstances are vastly different now like Love is not exactly young, and he missed too many games, but him moving to the Bay Area is at the very least intriguing.
It's hard to deny that the Cavs star joining the Dubs makes for an interesting picture. That's because, as a new recruit, Love would be joining the core GSW crew of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. The lineup may not be fresh, but it will be formidable and something to ponder by Steve Kerr.
Joining up with the Miami Heat is also an option for Love. The same report said the Cavs power forward is a surefire upgrade even if the team is already on the winning path. Taking in Love would make for a solid starting five for the Heat, which has been grappling to find the glorious years of the past when LeBron James was still around.
Or Love can get to the Boston Celtics, where Complex said he could work well with Kemba Walker. In exchange, the Greens can send Gordon Heyward to Cleveland, though admittedly, such a move will be unlikely.
In any case, Boston might just consider as a closer look could convince the team that Love wearing the green will make for an explosive tandem with Walker.
In reality, however, finding a receiver for Love is not an easy task for the Cavs, per Bleacher Report. For most of the searching NBA teams, Love is not viewed with much value, and for a host of reasons, the report added, citing an unnamed league executive as the source of its information.
One deterrent for teams that might be interested in Love is his live contract with the Cavs that will remain in effect over the next three years. Absorbing the deal would mean for the acquiring team to pay up Love $91.5 million.
Another possible turn off - Love is 31, and even if his performance showed double-digits in scoring and rebounding, longevity or dependability is already a legitimate concern. This fear was bolstered by the fact that in the last three seasons, the All-Star was forced to skip more than 100 games.
For a team wanting to get to the playoffs and even reach the Finals, Love right now is not quite attractive, the report said.
