Kevin Love rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers willing to trade Andrew Wiggins & Anthony Bennett
Since Miami Heat free agent forward LeBron James announced he was leaving the Heat to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the rumors surrounding Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Love have only grown. James has reportedly spoken to Love about playing together and one report suggested he spoke to the Cavaliers about acquiring Love. Any deal would likely involved the number one overall pick of last week’s 2014 NBA Draft, swingman Andrew Wiggins, but the Cavaliers seem reluctant to part with him.
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According to Chris Broussard of ESPN, the Cavaliers are not only willing to trade Wiggins, but they will also part with the number one pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, Anthony Bennett and possibly a first round pick next season.
"The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed a blockbuster trade centered on Kevin Love and the league’s past two No. 1 draft picks, league sources told ESPN.In an attempt to add Love, a three-time All-Star, the Cavaliers are willing to part with Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett.One source said the Cavs also are willing to give up a first-round draft pick for next season. Any other players involved in the talks are not known."
Love averaged 26.1 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game last season while shooting 45.7% from the field, 37.6% from three and 82.1% from the charity stripe last season. Bennett averaged 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 35.6% from the field, 24.5% from beyond the arc and 63.8% from the free throw line. Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Jayhawks last season while shooting 44.8% from the field, 34.1% from beyond the arc and 77.5% from the free throw line. Wiggins was ranked as the top prospect in the draft by Jonathan Givony of Draft Express .