April 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers Wiretap

Kevin Love Has Strained Relationship With Cavs Front Office

Feb 23, 2023 11:21 PM

Kevin Love's relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers front office is currently strained, sources told Chris Fedor of cleveland.com.

Love was yanked from the Cavs rotation in the lead up to his buyout request last week, with the forward eventually signing with the Heat.

The Cavs were growing uneasy with Love's growing unhappiness while sitting on the bench and were willing to buy him out to prevent a potential blowout. 

J.B Bickerstaff said he reached out to Love after the buyout, though has yet to hear back. 

Chris Fedor/cleveland.com

Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Kevin Love Agrees To Sign With Heat

Feb 19, 2023 3:26 PM

Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers.

Lowe believes he can play a sizable role in the frontcourt rotation of the Heat. Love also discussed joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a buyout on Saturday. Love had $8.5 million remaining on his contract. Love requested a buyout after he fell out of Cleveland's rotation.

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Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kevin Love Agrees To Buyout With Cavs; Will Meet With Heat, Sixers

Feb 18, 2023 12:37 PM

Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers have completed a buyout agreement, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Miami Heat are the favorites to sign Love once he clears waivers, reports Shams Charania.

Love will also meet with the Philadelphia 76ers before making a final decision. Love has been with the Cavaliers since the 2014 season, but had recently fallen out of their rotation.

Love was in the final season of a four-year extension he signed with the Cavaliers in 2018. Love had $8.5 million remaining on his contract.

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Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Lakers Considering Kevin Love If Bought Out

Feb 17, 2023 3:28 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams interested in signing Kevin Love. Love has previously been linked with the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat.

"I think the Lakers are definitely kicking the tires there and looking," said Brian Windhorst on the Dan Patrick Show.

The Cavaliers may be unwilling to let Love sign with the Heat if he is bought out, which is something they are currently discussing.

Windhorst says the Lakers may not be a good fit, while the Suns could be limited in the minutes they offer Love. Love has fallen out of Cleveland's rotation, which is what started the buyout talks.

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Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kevin Love Finalizing Buyout With Cavs, Heat Expected To Be Interested

Feb 16, 2023 12:56 AM

Kevin Love is finalizing a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Sources add that the Heat are expected to register interest for Love.

Love, who was recently removed from the team's rotation, was currently in the final year of a 4-year, $120 million extension signed in 2018.

Shams Charania & Jason Lloyd/The Athletic

Tags: Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Cavaliers Sign Danny Green

Feb 15, 2023 9:19 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed veteran wing Danny Green. Green recently reached a buyout agreement with the Houston Rockets following a trade deadline deal from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Green played in 43 minutes over three games with the Grizzlies before being traded to the Rockets. That action came after Green returned far quicker than expected from torn ligaments in his knee, suffered in last season's playoffs while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 14-year veteran started his NBA career with the Cavs back in the 2009-10 season. Green was a second-round pick by Cleveland at the 2009 NBA Draft.

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Danny Green Near Agreement With Cavaliers

Feb 12, 2023 3:10 PM

Veteran wing Danny Green is nearing agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a rest of the season contract. Green is finalizing a buyout from the Houston Rockets to free him up to join Cleveland.

The Cavaliers had searched for a wing on the trade market. They Cavs will now add a veteran with championship experience in Green.

Green was traded to the Rockets from the Memphis Grizzlies at last week's trade deadline. That trade saw Luke Kennard head to the Grizzlies and Eric Gordon land with the LA Clippers.

Green also drew interest from the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. The Suns are reportedly adding Terrence Ross in the coming days. Ross recently reached a buyout agreement with the Orlando Magic.

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Tags: Danny Green, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Danny Green Could Receive Interest From Celtics, Cavs If Bought Out

Feb 10, 2023 5:40 PM

Danny Green could receive interest from the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers if he becomes a free agent.

Green hopes to be waived by the Houston Rockets, who acquired him from the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline.

Green recently returned from his torn ACL.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Danny Green, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavs Interested In Royce O'Neale

Feb 9, 2023 8:46 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to strengthen their wing position, ideally with a 3&D player. Given the Brooklyn Nets sudden excess of such players, the Cavs are interested in trading for Royce O'Neale.

After trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn finds themselves awash in wings. O'Neale is arguably the most attainable, given the combination of contract and cost to acquire.

The 6-foot-6 wing is owed $9.2 million for this season and $9.5 million for next season. The second season is only partially guaranteed for $2.5 million.

O'Neale is averaging career-highs at 9.4 points and 4.0 assist per game. He's also shooting a career-best 40.3% on three-pointers this season.

Chris Fedor/Cleveland.com

Tags: Royce O'Neale, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Kevin Love Out Of Cavs Rotation

Feb 7, 2023 12:36 AM

Kevin Love is out of the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation to make room for Dean Wade, reported Chris Fedor of cleveland.com.

Fedor adds that the decision was made following a discussion between Love and J.B. Bickerstaff.

Love is averaging 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds this season.

Chris Fedor/cleveland.com

Tags: Kevin Love, Dean Wade, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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