By Field Level Media-Reuters
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended 2019 with renewed hope they will be able to trade forward Kevin Love, it was reported Wednesday.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reaches for a rebound with Toronto Raptors forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. (Dan Hamilton / USA TODAY Sports)
The New York Times’ Marc Stein tweeted he “heard some fresh optimism” the Cavs could complete a deal for Love before the Feb. 7 NBA trade deadline.
Love, 31, signed a reported four-year, $120 million extension with the Cavaliers in the summer of 2018. It is believed the combination of the 12-year veteran’s age and salary might discourage teams from pursuing a deal.
Love is averaging 16.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 28 games this season for the Cavs (10-23). He”s shooting 44.8 percent overall and 37.5 percent from 3-point range.
The five-time All-Star has career averages of 18.2 points and 11.2 rebounds in 685 career games with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2008-14) and Cavaliers.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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