The Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls have all made substantial offers to trade for Kevin Love. It appears that he’s likely heading to the Cavs but there’s one problem. Love reportedly isn’t willing to opt-in on the final year of his contract, he wants to be a free agent in 2015 and listen to offers. Now it’s likely if he’s traded to the Cavaliers, he will re-sign with the team so he can continue playing with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving but it’s a big risk to take especially since they would have to give up their No. 1 draft pick, Andrew Wiggins. It could work out like Chris Paul and the Clippers or they could get a Dwight Howard and Lakers situation.
via Plain Dealer.
Talking to some NBA executives, (Love opting-in) could be a problem. One executive explained how the best move for Love may be to come to the Cavs on the current deal — no changes. He becomes a free agent in 2015, then signs a five-year deal for the maximum (could be more than $100 million) to stay here….
I’m hearing Love will not pick up his option — that he would prefer to go to the Cavs on his current deal, then presumably enjoy being successful playing with LeBron James. Remember, he also has done a commercial with Kyrie Irving. He sees marketing possibilities in Cleveland — along with a chance to win big.
I’m hearing the Cavs realize they may have to accept Love’s current deal and gamble on him enjoying playing in Cleveland and with James. Then they will try to sign him for a maximum deal in 2015. So don’t be shocked if a deal is made with his contract situation staying the same.
It appears the Cavaliers are willing to take the risk and are in a win now mode.
