Sports
February 17, 2023
By Nandini Sharma
After being taken out of the lineup, five-time All-Star forward Kevin Love talked about the chances of terminating his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Love is in the last year of a four-year, $120 million contract. In which, he made four straight NBA Finals appearances.
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When the 34-year-old missed the previous 12 games, his agents approached the Cavs about a buyout.
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Nothing has been resolved as of yet, but the parties intend to speak over the All-Star break.
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Love has been in Cleveland since 2014, and is one of the NBA's most agile big players, he played a significant part in the team's 2016 triumph.
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The signing of veteran striker Danny Green by the club after he became available via buyout complicated Love's predicament.
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In the defeat at Philadelphia on Wednesday night, Green made his debut while Love once again bench.
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Love has not performed since January 24. Although being available, he hasn't played in Cleveland's last eight games despite missing two games due to back issues.
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Since 2008, Love has averaged 17.2 points and 10.5 rebounds. He played for Minnesota for six seasons before being transferred to Cleveland.
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Koby Altman, the president of basketball operations for the Cavs, stated last week that he had not discussed a buyout with Love or his management and hoped that he would return to the team this year in some capacity.
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