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Cavs trying to land Kevin Love

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  1. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

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    The Cleveland Cavaliers front office must be hopped up on caffeine because I’m pretty sure they never sleep.

    Earlier today we reported they were in serious trade talks with the Houston Rockets for Thomas Robinson and were also in discussions with the Dallas Mavericks about an uknown player (cough, Shawn Marion, cough). In addition to that, they were reportedly stonewalled by the Portland Trail Blazers who rejected their trade offer for LaMarcus Aldridge.

    Now, according to Andy Katz of ESPN, the Cavaliers attempted to trade for Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves:

    But the Cavs are also exploring trading the top pick since they’re not in love with any one player who in a “normal” year wouldn’t be a top pick. According to a source, Cleveland offered the No. 1 pick, Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters to try and land Minnesota’s Kevin Love. But new Timberwolves president Flip Saunders won’t move Love.

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    #1 zeeshan2, Jun 25, 2013
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    Please post links to the stories.
     
    #2 Clutch, Jun 25, 2013
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    This draft is so bad.
     
    #4 larsv8, Jun 25, 2013
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    O hot damn

    Maybe if Kahn was still in office!
     
    #5 KingStevo10, Jun 25, 2013
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    Sources: Cavs trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat (NOT from the draft)
     
    #6 J.R., Jun 25, 2013
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    That other guy was Love? I seriously had no clue who he was.
     
    #7 Ziggy, Jun 25, 2013
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    #8 zeeshan2, Jun 25, 2013
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    Gotta be honest -- I'd mull this over if I were the Wolves.
     
    #9 asmith8266, Jun 25, 2013
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    Why?

    If they put Love on the block they are getting offers from every team that has the space to acquire him.

    If the #1 pick this year was so valuable, the Cavs wouldn't dream of trading it. No one is going to trade the #1 pick next year.
     
    #10 JayGoogle, Jun 25, 2013
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    All I know is the Wolves better trade Love at some point in the next two years to get some value, because no way is he gonna resign.
     
    #11 J Sizzle, Jun 25, 2013
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    in addition to Thompson and Waiters - two of their top 5 lotto picks.

    Its not that the #1 isnt valuable - but its hard to see anyone being as proven and good as Love -- maybe they can be but with Irving that Cavs want to build a win now team as fast as possible.


    If Kahn was still there if I was Love I would demand the trade - but with Saunders - its worth seeing if the Wolves can put together a good run and make the playoffs the upcoming season
     
    #12 The_Yoyo, Jun 25, 2013
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    It' s so hard to get a legit second superstar.

    The Cavs could get this deal done if they didn't reach on Thompson and Waiters.
     
    #13 sammy, Jun 25, 2013
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    I agree on face value it isn't a horrible offer. Consider the highlight of the Deron Williams was one high lotto pick that was somewhat of a question mark.

    This offer is essential 3 top picks including the #1. Discount Thompson. He's average at best. But Waiters was above average and has upside. Not efficient... But if he can work on that a solid solid starter. Then pick someone like Len, sign Pek... Suck another year.

    It's not bad, not bad at all. But sure, if your Minnesota ask for the 19th as well and a future first.
     
    #14 JayZ750, Jun 25, 2013
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    Timberwolves would never let go of Love for a top pick in a weak draft... I would however, take a top pick in next year's draft.
     
    #15 OffDaChain, Jun 25, 2013
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    That's the thing though. Many people believe Love is a all-star talent when healthy. You don't trade a all-star talent away easily. Waiters and Thompson aren't that. We know that much, maybe they can be but it's not like Kyrie Irving thing where it's just a matter of time with those two...it's a "Maybe they can or can't."

    So Love is worth more than what they are offering combined.
     
    #16 JayGoogle, Jun 25, 2013
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    Nobody is trading an Irving like talent for Love. That's an equal trade. What's the point. So obviously Love will be more than anything they get back. The issue is if they decide to move Love because he won't resign, what can they get, and can they get anything better? I can see the TWolves waiting though and trying to land a top 3 pick in next years better draft for him.
     
    #17 JayZ750, Jun 25, 2013
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9GNhdQRbXhc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #18 Carl Herrera, Jun 25, 2013
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    The Cavs wish Kahn was still there.
     
    #19 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 25, 2013
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    the twolves will make the playoffs next year, and probably get to the second round as well.

    The cavs are dreaming if they think they can get Kevin Love.
     
    #20 what, Jun 25, 2013
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