Cleveland Cavaliers confident they will land Kevin Love

Mar 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) smiles after Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (not pictured) misses a layup in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 143-107. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe they will eventually acquire Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, according to a report from ESPN’s Marc Stein.

"ESPN.com reported Tuesday that the Cavaliers, meanwhile, are increasingly confident about their chances of landing Love and firmly believe they are progressing toward a trade framework that the Timberwolves will accept in exchange for the All-Star power forward, which would enable Cleveland to pair him with Olympic teammate LeBron James."

It certainly makes sense why the Cavs would be confident about their place in the Love sweepstakes, given Stein is also reporting that Minnesota is intrigued by Cleveland’s trade package that includes Andrew Wiggins.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers cannot officially trade Andrew Wiggins before Aug. 23, but they remain the front-runner in the trade sweepstakes for the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ Kevin Love, according to sources close to the process.Sources told ESPN.com that the Wolves, at present, are higher on a Cleveland trade package centered on Wiggins than any other offer on the table for Love."

While these discussions and negotiations continue to drag out, it seems likely this trade will happen at some point.