The Cleveland Cavaliers still have one roster spot left.
They’re reportedly in no rush to get a deal done, knowing that they may not get someone who could play big minutes for them at this point in the offseason.
Nevertheless, they might make an exception for a former NBA champion.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Kevin Love is looking forward to becoming a free agent.
He needs to agree to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz first:
“As for the busy buyout market: Stay tuned,” Stein noted. “We’ve already seen Bradley Beal (Clippers), Lillard (Trail Blazers), Ayton (Lakers), Smart (Lakers) and Jordan Clarkson (Knicks) find new teams after securing buyouts and now five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love is actively exploring potential pathways out of Utah after he was dealt by Miami to the Jazz as part of the three-team Norman Powell trade.”
Love seems highly unlikely to ever suit up for the Jazz; he might not even report.
The Jazz are a rebuilding team looking to give their young players as much playing time as they possibly can, so there’s literally no incentive for them to play Love.
As for Love, he’s at the backend of his career and should look to win another championship before riding into the sunset.
For weeks, he’s been tied to a return to the team he helped win a ring almost a decade ago.
Then again, that might not be the case.
As much as Love should go down as a franchise legend and should be welcomed with open arms, he didn’t always see eye-to-eye with the front office.
There were multiple instances in which he didn’t seem to be happy with management, and vice versa.
Also, Love is a California native, and reports state that he could be looking forward to heading back home.
And even if that weren’t the case, it’s been a long time since Love was a factor on the court.
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