Kevin Love trade rumors: Cavaliers feel confident they can get Love after Jazz trade
By Jack Crosby
While the NBA free agency frenzy is all but over, the race to land one of the best shooters in the NBA, Kevin Love, is getting hotter than ever. And after a nifty move on Tuesday in a trade with the Utah Jazz, the Cleveland Cavaliers believe that they will be the winners in the sweepstakes.
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The Cavaliers struck a deal with the Jazz on Tuesday that landed them John Lucas, Erik Murphy and Erik Thomas, three player who carry along with them non-guaranteed contracts.
According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, this move was specifically designed to help them in their ongoing pursuit of Love’s services.
All 3 players have non-guaranteed contracts that can be used in other trades, may not directly relate to Love pursuit, sources said.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 22, 2014
Cavs are operating some intense salary-capology right now, there's a bunch of smoke & mirrors but they feel Kevin Love will be at end of it
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 22, 2014
As everyone knows, the pursuit of Love by the Cavaliers really heated up with the announcement of LeBron James’ return. It’s been no secret that James wants Love as part of the team that will chase a few championships for the next few seasons to come, even going so far as to reach out to him personally just recently.
But it’s ultimately up to Dan Gilbert and the front office to try and put a deal together that will appease the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they are certainly making a good effort.