Kevin Love trade rumors: Cavaliers working on three-team trade with Timberwolves, Warriors
By Josh Sanchez
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to lure Kevin Love to Northeast Ohio to join forces with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Andrew Wiggins. According to the latest buzz, they are getting one step closer.
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According to Cleveland reporter Mike Kairns, the Cavaliers are working on a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors.
The Cavaliers would land Kevin Love in the proposed deal, while shipping off Tristan Thompson.
Thompson would go to the Timberwolves, along with Klay Thompson.
For the Golden State Warriors, their compensation would include a number of first-round picks.
Cavs working three team deal w/ Warriors/TWolves. Warriors get multiple 1st rnd picks. Wolves get Klay and Tristan Thompson. Love to Cavs
— Mike Cairns (@MikeCairns5) July 12, 2014
As is always the case with three-team deals, there are a lot of moving parts, so stay tuned as the story continues to develop.
If this offer does stand, it seems like a fair deal for all parties involved.
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