Kevin Love - Miami Ground Machine

[MirORich]

Since Love himself has the option of leaving the team at season end for no compensation, thereby putting the James project at risk, it would be malpractice if Griffin does not assess trade options prior to the deadline.

It should also be noted that should Love opt out and go elsewhere, this scenario bears the possibility of creating one of the worst trades in the history of the NBA: 'Stepien' level.

The viability of offers received by the team prior to the trade deadline should determine the possibility of trading Love, not the feelings of fans of the team.

Sorry, its not going to happen. Thankfully the players, coaches, and front office understand the big picture and our not having the meltdown we're having on the board.

Why, after seeing firsthand just how hard it is for a new team to gel, is Kevin Love going to leave, take less money, and join a brand new team for a second straight year?

Look at the teams who would have cap room to sign him, they are devoid of NBA talent and other stars. You think Love is going to bolt here to go play for the Knicks, Lakers, Philly, or Boston?

 

[Sebastian]

Sorry, its not going to happen. Thankfully the players, coaches, and front office understand the big picture and our not having the meltdown we're having on the board.

Why, after seeing firsthand just how hard it is for a new team to gel, is Kevin Love going to leave, take less money, and join a brand new team for a second straight year?

Look at the teams who would have cap room to sign him, they are devoid of NBA talent and other stars. You think Love is going to bolt here to go play for the Knicks, Lakers, Philly, or Boston?

Man, if Love is pissed about not getting the ball in Cleveland, imagine playing next to Kobe Bryant.

 

[Sebastian]

There seem to be a lot of Game Of Thrones characters in the RealCavsFans Forum? Is Winter coming?

Seemed safer than using a players' name given the fluidity of the Cavs roster the past few years. Guess I made the right call considering the turnover this season.

I understand it is cold in Ohio right now. It is 50 degrees in Seattle. Bwahahahaha!!!

 

[MirORich]

Seemed safer than using a players' name given the fluidity of the Cavs roster the past few years. Guess I made the right call considering the turnover this season.

Given the fluidity of characters lifespans in Game of Thrones, it seems equally risky, especially when choosing a name from the Baratheon bloodline

 

[brownindian]

Seemed safer than using a players' name given the fluidity of the Cavs roster the past few years. Guess I made the right call considering the turnover this season.

I understand it is cold in Ohio right now. It is 50 degrees in Seattle. Bwahahahaha!!!

And you won your playoff game ! GRRRRRRR

 

[Sebastian]

Given the fluidity of characters lifespans in Game of Thrones, it seems equally risky, especially when choosing a name from the Baratheon bloodline

Stannis will be around for a while. He's a hard bastard and he has the Red Woman in his corner.

 

[The Red Viper]

#PlzNoSpoilers

 

[Sebastian]

#PlzNoSpoilers

Speaking of spoilers, son, I have some bad news.... ;-)

 

[CommD]

Sorry, its not going to happen. Thankfully the players, coaches, and front office understand the big picture and our not having the meltdown we're having on the board.

Why, after seeing firsthand just how hard it is for a new team to gel, is Kevin Love going to leave, take less money, and join a brand new team for a second straight year?

Look at the teams who would have cap room to sign him, they are devoid of NBA talent and other stars. You think Love is going to bolt here to go play for the Knicks, Lakers, Philly, or Boston?

There is no meltdown. My position on the Love trade was "No Love trade for Wiggins Without Extension." I am sticking with my position. Allowing for the possibility of Love's departure puts the franchise at risk. So far, IMHO, Love's performance does not justify the risk.

It really is that simple.

I believe Boston, by the way, is a possibility for Love. Love took a "recruiting trip" there last summer. The assets they have acquired make trading for additional high level players possible. Griffin should not allow this scenario to become a possibility. You cannot trust if you cannot verify. Ask Danny Ferry re: LeBron James.

 

[MirORich]

I believe Boston, by the way, is a possibility for Love. Love took a "recruiting trip" there last summer. The assets they have acquired make trading for additional high level players possible. Griffin should not allow this scenario to become a possibility. You cannot trust if you cannot verify. Ask Danny Ferry re: LeBron James.

When Love visited Boston they also still had Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green on their roster.

All the teams with massive cap space have horrible rosters. Go to Boston, New York, Lakers, or Philly and he would have to deal with 8-10 new players who where all new to each other.

Furthermore, ask yourself this:

What contending team would gut existing talent on their team midseason to get Love? None.

A step further. Get role players and future picks from Love and what are you saying to LeBron?

LeBron, Love, and Cavs management have all talked since the beginning of this process. Unless their is a personal fall out between LeBron and Love, they will both be re-upping here. They appreciate whats been done to bring three stars together. They appreciate the recent moves to add needed pieces and depth. This is nothing like LeBron in 2010 or Dwight in 2013.

If you want to fret about it and talk about literal possibilities, have at it.

Kevin Love is not being traded at the trade deadline this year, nor will it even be discussed.

 

[CommD]

When Love visited Boston they also still had Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green on their roster.

All the teams with massive cap space have horrible rosters. Go to Boston, New York, Lakers, or Philly and he would have to deal with 8-10 new players who where all new to each other.

Furthermore, ask yourself this:

What contending team would gut existing talent on their team midseason to get Love? None.

A step further. Get role players and future picks from Love and what are you saying to LeBron?

LeBron, Love, and Cavs management have all talked since the beginning of this process. Unless their is a personal fall out between LeBron and Love, they will both be re-upping here. They appreciate whats been done to bring three stars together. They appreciate the recent moves to add needed pieces and depth. This is nothing like LeBron in 2010 or Dwight in 2013.

If you want to fret about it and talk about literal possibilities, have at it.

Kevin Love is not being traded at the trade deadline this year, nor will it even be discussed.

Again, not to assess options is malpractice. The highest responsibility of Griffin and Gilbert is to protect the franchise first. The offers received will determine trade viability.

One season ending injury to the wrong player can change the calculus, both for Love and the team. We have already seen it is possible.

As a Cavs fan, I hope the recent changes put the team on the proper trajectory and this scenario will be become irrelevant. However, we are not there yet. We will see...

 

[Kbiz]

The Love leaving talk is premature and reeks of typical Cleveland panic. Has this season been smooth? No. Has Love looked lost on defense? Yes. Has his body language been bad? Yes.

If you were getting raped underneath every night with no fouls called, your body language would look awful too. Since AV went down, Love has been guarded by the biggest players on the court. He is uncomfortable because he is not a traditional low-post banger. With a healthy LBJ and a legit center to play with, Love will start tearing it up again.

As far as this leaving notion... Playoffs make players. You aren't squat until you've performed well in the playoffs. I believe once Love experiences a playoff game, he will realize there is no one he would rather go to war with then LBJ. That first successful taste will have him hooked.

Seriously people, where else is he going to go? LA with Kobe? Love thinks Irving takes too many shots as it is. Love has said countless times all he cares about is winning. He will win now and in the immediate future here.

 

[ice cream man]

People just throw around the word "soft" nowadays. I don't think Love is soft. I think he takes plays off, like LeBron has been doing, but I don't think he's soft. He'll battle when he feels like it. The trouble with him is getting him to make hustle plays that don't show up in the stat sheet (e.g. making rotations, contesting shots, sprinting back on defense)

We all know he is a great offensive talent and a smart player. There shouldn't be any debate there.

 

[Kizzle]

Love isn't soft. I think he's not used to getting no love from the refs. Its surprising him, and he isn't used to it. He in his mind has to accept that he wont get the calls and THATS when he'll be a monster.

Dude is obviously tough, just look at his rebounding. The ball isn't just teleporting into his hands, he's battling some monsters in the paint to get it. For how soft people say he is, he hasn't yet been erased off the boards. Drummond and Monroe couldn't do it, West and Hibbert Failed, Dwight is his worst rebounding performance imo, but cmon lets admit, Dwight was fouling damn near every play that game stiff arming people out the paint

 

[Benedict_Boozer]

I want to see a dominant performance from Love here against SAC. Was watching CHI/MIL last night and Gasol just put the team on his back, would love to see that from Love even if it means force feeding him the ball early and often.

He dropped 40 multiple times last year I believe, no reason for him to not just lay it all out there and assert himself right now with LBJ out. Show leadership and set the tone for the rest of the guys. No more let's wait for LBJ to get back talk.

SAC has no PF's that should be able to check him - Landry, Derrick Williams, Jason Thompson - these are guys Love should be able to produce against period.