May 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers Wiretap

Kevin Love 'Going To Do Right By Cleveland', Won't Try To Force Trade

Nov 26, 2019 12:42 PM

Kevin Love continues to insist he is happy with the Cleveland Cavaliers and won't force a trade.

"I'm just going to let the chips fall," Love said. "I know that this is a young team. I think I can help them. I'm going to do right by Cleveland, the organization. This is a league where teams want to rebuild, teams want to go young but certain teams are looking for a piece, a guy who's played in the Finals, a guy who has playoff experience. I don't know what's going to happen, but I think it definitely lessens the burden and the anxiety."

The Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are all teams that could conceivably use Love.

"I've been committed to Cleveland since Day 1," Love said. "I know it's been a little shaky at some points. It's been really great at some points. But now I've found some semblance of balance in my life, not only on the court but away from it."

Love is averaging 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds this season.

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Kevin Love Will 'Let The Chips Fall Where They May' On Trade Rumors

Nov 18, 2019 10:59 AM

Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 offseason and has since been mentioned in trade rumors as the franchise rebuilds.

“I know there’s talk about me possibly being the missing piece somewhere,” Love said. “There’s been constant chatter since I signed that I could be traded. It’s one of those things where I’m going to keep doing right by the team, by Cleveland and by the organization. If my number is called, so be it, but I’m going to stay true to my commitment and let the chips fall where they may.”

Love ties trade rumors to his well-documented mental health struggles.

“A big aspect of mental health is just staying in the present but it’s so hard,” he said. “You have to try to not get too far ahead of yourself or get worked up. You can get that anxious feeling or fear for the future, but you have to try to stay focused on getting better and let things work out the way they should.”

Love is signed with the Cavaliers through the 22-23 season.

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Kevin Porter Jr. Suspended One Game For Making Contact With Referee

Nov 4, 2019 8:55 PM

Kevin Porter Jr. has been suspended one game without pay for improperly making contact with a game official.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 131-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 3 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

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Koby Altman Signs Extension With Cavaliers

Nov 1, 2019 11:38 AM

Koby Altman has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Altman replaced David Griffin as general manager in 2017 on a three-year deal.

Dan Gilbert had never previously signed a general manager to a contract extension.

The Cavaliers have placed a high priority on player development since the departure of LeBron James in 2018.

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