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suns need to get him
they would be deadly with him and they have tons of picks to get her done
Report: Warriors, Bulls are potential trade destinations that intrigue Kevin Love
Brett Pollakoff
May 18, 2014, 12:30 PM EDT
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Kevin Love will be one of the top available free agents on the market after next season, unless of course the Timberwolves decide to trade him before then in a preemptive move to ensure they receive something in return, rather than allowing their franchise player to leave without compensation.
The latest reports all say the same thing, which is essentially that Love has made it clear he’ll pursue his options in free agency rather than committing to staying in Minnesota.
While he hasn’t come out and demanded to be traded, perhaps due to being careful not to allow his image to take a hit the way other stars like Dwight Howard did in similar situations, Love does reportedly have preferred destinations should the Timberwolves decide a deal is in their best interest.
From Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com:
Sources told ESPN.com that the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls are among the potential trade destinations that intrigue Love.
The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have likewise been mentioned all season as big-market landing spots that would tempt Love, but going to the best situation for immediate contention is said to be the power forward’s priority.
Sources say that the Phoenix Suns, armed with several draft assets to offer Minnesota, also have strong interest in trading for Love, but the 25-year-old’s interest in joining the Suns is unclear.
The combination of a large market and a situation that’s immediately conducive to winning is what seems to appeal to Love the most.
Any trade would hinge on Love’s prior agreement to sign a max contract to stay in his new situation, or at the very least, any trade involving a team willing to give up substantial assets in exchange for Love’s services would require that commitment. A club could of course deal for Love in hopes he would re-sign long-term the way the Lakers did with Howard a couple of seasons ago, but the offer would be diminished without Love’s assurances.
Once the draft order has been settled following Tuesday’s lottery, there will more clarity in terms of which teams have the best combinations of picks and players to offer. The Timberwolves haven’t yet committed to trading Love; their preference is to convince him to stay. But it appears as though at this stage of the proceedings, when other teams inquire about Love’s availability, Minnesota has no choice but to listen.
suns need to get him
they would be deadly with him and they have tons of picks to get her done
The idea that Phoenix isn't a large market is hilarious.
none of the other fas make sence for the suns
The Warriors would be an awful destination for Love. They need a dominant post scorer. It's not even like GS could put a good offer out there anyway.
The Bulls could definitely use him, though, and they wouldn't have to give up Gibson to fit him under the cap. The Bulls could put together a package with Mirotic and their firsts.
Love-Noah would be perfect, especially for such a offensive-starved team, tbh..nice high-low potential and passing potential on offense, and somebody to hide Love on defense..
Another bullet dodged by LA
Wasn't this posted or could be added to the other thread. I posted that in the other one just not the article.
Lakers could give them this year's 2nd round draft pick and next year's 1st round draft pick for him...oh wait they already gave that up to Phoenix for Steve Nash
but yahoo said lakers and rockets jajaja
If Love joins the Bulls he stamps a ticket to atleast the 2nd Round for the next 6 years
Adding Love would make a number of teams scary and likely let them take that leap to the next level.
Chicago with a healthy Rose () and Noah would be enough to challenge the Heat and Pacers in the East. Not to mention the cap space they would still have to go after Melo.
GSW would also be a contender with a front court of Bogut and Love along with Steph.
As Harlem said, a defensive anchor at C like Noah or Bogut paired with Love is lethal tbh.
Let's be honest, Bulls are the only destination that makes him a le Contender. GSW will still fall short in the West
teams like Spurs and Pacers will never show any interest in Kevin Love because of dude's defense which's piss poor. How would you expect the rest of your team to play hard D when your best player doesn't play D at all? and how would you expect to win the championship without good defense?
If love is smart he will end up in the East
He needs to go to Chicago. If Rose ever recovers (I know, lol, right?) they'd be deadly.
overrated as fk
i'd rather sign free agent ZBo eventhogh he's like 40 now
Love would bring to Chicago what they hoped Boozer would bring
Chicago is the best fit for him. Any other team won't be much of an improvement over Minnesota.
If Chicago gets him and Carmelo (somehow), they are the new Heat with Rose, Love, and Melo to create a new East powerhouse tbh.
Suns sound like a good destination too.
They had a great season, missed the POs by nothing, young players, picks.
Chaging conferences is also an important factor.
They don't have the money to get both. Plus that team would suck.
Comparing the Bulls to the Heatles with that roster. A gang banger, a honkey, a defensive player who is limited on offense, and ing Melo would not challenge Miami. They'd be the new Knicks with better coaching but would still not go anywhere.
That lineup would challenge 72-10
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