April 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves Wiretap

Lakers, Bulls, Mavericks, Timberwolves Have Secondary Interest In Chandler Parsons

Jun 29, 2014 12:58 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves have secondary interest in Chandler Parsons, according to a source.

The Lakers, Bulls and Mavericks are expected to pursue free agents such as Carmelo Anthony or LeBron James and could turn their attention toward Parsons.

The Rockets made Parsons a restricted free agent by declining the team option on his contract for next season and the team remains interested in keeping him.

"When I got drafted in the second round, I signed the four-year deal and everyone has to go through their rookie scale," Parsons said. "It was all part of the process. I obviously thought I deserved more. But I never was bitter or jealous of anyone making more than me. I was just fortunate enough to do this for a living.

"I feel like I'm in a win-win situation because it's happening a year early. I think a lot of teams could be interested. With the way I play and my versatility, I feel I can pretty much help any team."

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Chandler Parsons, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Iguodala: Warriors Shouldn't Trade Klay Thompson

Jun 26, 2014 12:53 PM

Andre Iguodala believes the Golden State Warriors should not include Klay Thompson in a trade for Kevin Love.

“That’s not going to happen,” Iguodala said on Sirius XM on Thursday. “I want to clear that up right now. We should not trade Klay Thompson. “I tell Klay this every day. I text Klay and say, ‘Don’t worry. I’m your man. I’m going to make sure you get paid. I’m going to get you the max (contract). You’ll be taken care of. Don’t stress.’

“Klay really loves it in the Bay, and this is his first time going through trade rumors, and I’ve been through it many times, especially being in Philly. But Klay is my main man. I love Klay to death. One of my favorite people in the world even though he doesn’t speak. But we’re going to get Klay paid this year. He’s going to be a Warrior for life.

“If I’m any other team, I’d take Klay as well, so I don’t know. You’ve got to look at the pros out of it. I tell Klay this: ‘Listen, if they’re talking about trading you for Kevin Love, that means you’re getting Kevin Love money.’”

Glenn Erby/BlackSportsOnline (h/t: Ethan Sherwood Strauss)

Tags: Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors, Wolves Continue Kevin Love Trade Talks

Jun 26, 2014 11:49 AM

Trade discussions between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves involving Kevin Love were never off and are continuing. 

The Warriors are contemplating a trade of Klay Thompson and David Lee for Love and Kevin Martin. The two sides are negotiating other aspects of the deal.

Sam Amick/USA Today

Tags: Kevin Love, Klay Thompson, David Lee, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Believe Trade For Love Would Make Them Viable For LeBron

Jun 25, 2014 2:58 PM

The Golden State Warriors remain interested in trading for Kevin Love, but they don't want to expand the deal beyond Klay Thompson and David Lee for Love and Kevin Martin.

The Warriors are attempting to protect their assets and also don't want to give up a future first round pick without protections.

Chad Ford said on ESPN LA 710 AM that the Warriors are also eyeing LeBron James as their next move if they are able to acquire Love.

“At the end of the day, I don’t think there’s a better Kevin Love deal for the Wolves than what the Warriors can offer, said Ford. "And I think the Warriors are very motivated to get Kevin Love in part I think not just because he’s an upgrade over David Lee, but in part because I think that now that you can have a Steph Curry and you have a Kevin Love, I think they feel at that point that they could be credible suitors for LeBron James,” Ford said.

“There are many suitors that are hoping to be credible suitors for LeBron James, but I think the Warriors can make a compelling case for him if they had Curry and Love. They’re perfect complements to LeBron James.”

The Warriors would need to clear cap space for James by trading away Andre Iguodala and Andrew Bogut.

Diamond Leung/San Jose Mercury News

Tags: Kevin Love, LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kevin Love Uninterested In Re-Signing With Cavs Amid Talks For No. 1 Pick

Jun 25, 2014 1:59 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed for a trade for Kevin Love with the Minnesota Timberwolves centered on the No. 1 overall pick.

But Love made clear that he would not re-sign with the Cavaliers and that has killed talks.

Love appears to prefer a trade to the Golden State Warriors.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Concerned Upgrading From Lee To Love Not Worth Trading Thompson

Jun 25, 2014 1:15 PM

The Golden State Warriors continue to be reluctant in including Klay Thompson in their trade package for Kevin Love.

At least one member of the Warriors' front office is so high on Thompson that he wouldn't trade him in a straight-up deal for Love, according to a source.

It had been believed that the Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed upon the central parts of a trade with Love and Kevin Martin coming to the Warriors for Thompson and David Lee.

The Warriors have reservations about whether upgrading from Lee to Love is not worth parting with Thompson.

Marcus Thompson/San Jose Mercury

Tags: Klay Thompson, Kevin Love, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kevin Love Trade Talks Between Wolves, Warriors Now Dead

Jun 23, 2014 1:58 PM

The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves were closing in on a trade involving Kevin Love last week, but sources say talks are now dead.

Love is unlikely to be dealt by the Wolves before Thursday's draft.

The Warriors were building a package around David Lee and Klay Thompson with Love and Kevin Martin coming back.

The Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls are also interested in trading for Love.

Ric Bucher/Bleacher Report

Tags: Kevin Love, David Lee, Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bulls Offering Gibson, Snell, Two Picks To Wolves For Kevin Love

Jun 23, 2014 1:27 PM

The Chicago Bulls are offering Taj Gibson, Tony Snell, plus the No. 16 and No. 19 picks in this week's draft to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love.

The Bulls are believed to prefer Carmelo Anthony, who will become a free agent on July 1.

Gibson is signed through the 16-17 season.

Chad Ford/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Love, Tony Snell, Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kerr, West Voice Opposition To Warriors Trading Away Thompson

Jun 21, 2014 12:39 PM

The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves have stalled talks on a trade involving Kevin Love.

The Warriors have an "organizational split" on whether to trade Klay Thompson in a package that would acquire Love. Steve Kerr and Jerry West have voiced opposition to surrendering Thompson and a first round pick for Love.

Others in the organization are more willing to trade away Thompson.

The Warriors, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are the strongest trade contenders for Love.

Ramona Shelburne, Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Klay Thompson, Kevin Love, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Lakers Discuss Acquiring Klay Thompson As Part Of Three-Team Deal

Jun 21, 2014 3:48 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers are in talks to acquire Klay Thompson for their No. 7 overall pick in the NBA draft.

The deal would be part of a three-team trade that would send Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers are interested in Thompson but are waiting for the Warriors to decide whether to keep Thompson while attempting to acquire Love.

Thompson, 24, averaged 18.4 points this season for the Warriors.

The Lakers are pondering whether to draft a power forward or point guard if they decide to keep the No. 7 pick. They have narrowed their focus to big men Aaron Gordon, Julius Randle and Noah Vonleh or point guards Dante Exum, Marcus Smart and Elfrid Payton.

The Lakers also are waiting to see if Joel Embiid falls to them after undergoing surgery on his foot.

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Klay Thompson, Kevin Love, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Myers: Warriors Making Major Trade 'Unlikely Right Now'

Diamond Leung/San Jose Mercury News

Celtics Could Trade Rondo, Green If They Fail To Acquire Love

Steve Bulpett/Boston Herald

Warriors Make Klay Thompson Available To Wolves In Love Trade Talks

Marc Stein/ESPN

Nuggets Offering Faried, Chandler As Part Of Package For Kevin Love

Steve Bulpett/Boston Herald

Celtics May Have Best Offer On Table To Wolves For Kevin Love

Chad Ford/ESPN

Kevin Love Hopes To End Up On Winning Team For 14-15 Season

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Ricky Rubio Doesn't Believe Kevin Love's Departure Would Prompt Him To Want Out

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Saunders Thought He Was Close To Deal With Izzo

Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune

Wolves To Hire Sam Mitchell, Sidney Lowe As Assistants

Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune

Saunders Becoming Coach Has No Bearing On Kevin Love Wanting Out

Marc Stein/ESPN

Flip Saunders Decides To Become Head Coach Of Wolves

Marc Stein/ESPN

Sources: Timberwolves Not Enamored With Celtics' Potential Offer For Kevin Love

Jackie MacMullan/ESPN

Wolves Discussing Kevin Love Trade, Unlikely To Make Move Before Hiring Coach

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

LeBron, Durant, Noah, Paul, Harden Headline All-NBA Teams

RealGM Staff Report

Cavaliers Interested In Love, Noah, Aldridge, Horford

Chad Ford/ESPN

Celtics, Lakers, Kings, Hornets, Wolves, Suns Open To Trading Lottery Pick

Chad Ford/ESPN

Wolves Plan On Keeping Kevin Love

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