Kevin Love went on record to state he's interested in playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.

"Who wouldn't want to play with Dame Lillard? First off all. He's special, he's amazing," said Love in an interview with Chris Hayes that was published on May 3rd but conducted in mid-April.

"I claim Portland. People asked me where I'm from... I spent all my formative years, I grew up in Portland. People ask me where I was born, I obviously say L.A.

"Portland is always going to be a special place in my heart. Whether it be at the end of my career, whether it be in six months. Whatever if may be. If I was wearing a Portland jersey, that's special. That's playing at home."

Love cannot become an unrestricted free agent until 2023 unless he agrees to a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers.