Forward Kevin Love is perhaps adding a new twist to recent trade talks by indicating he wants to be dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Multiple league sources told FOX Sports Ohio on Friday they are under the impression Love has relayed his desire for a trade to Cleveland to his agent. Love is represented by Jeff Schwartz.
Sources could not say for certain whether Love or Schwartz have made a formal trade request to the Timberwolves. Most believe if such a request is made, the Cavs will be able to obtain Love at a considerably cheaper cost than what is being discussed by the teams.
The Cavs and Timberwolves have reportedly talked about a deal that would send Love to Cleveland and team him with fellow All-Stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. Sources have said Cavs rookie Andrew Wiggins has been a sticking point in the talks, as the Cavs are hesitant to surrender the No. 1 overall draft pick.
It is believed the Timberwolves have indicated they won’t trade Love unless they receive Wiggins as part of a package in return. Officials from the Cavs and Timberwolves have refused comment on the talks.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith earlier reported Love is making teams aware he only wants to be traded to Cleveland.
I don't know if its true, but if it is, I'm a little disappointed. I understand playing with the best player in the league is great, and beneficial. But what happened to players that wanted to beat the best player? What happened to competition? I mean you can argue Ray, Pierce, and Garnett did the same exact thing, but it wasn't until they put all the teams on their back, that they wanted to win.
Love is 25. So its kind of saddening to know hes already giving up in trying to overcome adversity. This is why I'll respect Rajon Rondo till the end, even if hes not with the Celtics.
I mean what seriously happened to wanting to be competitive? This is what is wrong with the NBA, and I fear once the TV deal kicks in, superstars will no longer want to play for small market teams, and only with other superstars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38U-7-GthSc