Love, 26, was able to check all three boxes with the Cavaliers. We’ll look back and think we’re getting Thompson at a bargain-basement price.
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The transactions can not become official until July 9, when the league signing moratorium ends, but will give the Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers six players making more than $10 million in 2015-16. In addition to Jordan and Monroe, the Lakers have interest in Tyson Chandler and Robin Lopez, Aldridge’s teammate in Portland the past two seasons, sources said. The person requested anonymity because the deal can’t be finalized until July 9.
The 6-foot-10, 243-pounder said LeBron James played a big role in his decision.
NEW YORK – Kevin Love announced Wednesday he will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, with the 26-year-old power forward reportedly agreeing to a five-year deal worth $110 million to remain in Cleveland.
That might have been the right play in most years, the Cavs felt they could not do so this summer, because they are fewer than 12 months removed from sending reigning Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins to Minnesota for Love.
In what appears to be a “ransom note” sent to Gilbert on Wednesday, James specified additional demands for the Cleveland Cavaliers to meet in exchange for his continuing relationship with the team, according to Bleacher Report.
Throughout the recently concluded National Basteball Association season, Love made it clear that he intended to stay with the Cavaliers and has committed to them on the first day of free agency even though it saw the franchise hand out their largest contract in history.
It wasn’t always that clear during a rocky beginning.
But how long will Love’s tenure in Cleveland actually last?
The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to terms on a five-year deal for $145 million with star forward Anthony Davis, who averaged 24.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season.
Despite the huge signing of Love, Cleveland’s offseason is far from over, as the organization attempts to keep together a roster that brought them two games away from winning it all.
Following the National Basteball Association champion Warriors on the team-merchandise sales list are the Cavaliers, Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.
His first-ever playoff appearance in his seven year career was cut short after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the first-round while fighting for a rebound with the Boston Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk.
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Canada’s Thompson is of particular importance to the Cavs, who went to the National Basteball Association final this past season. Why wouldn’t he want to slide into what may be a more natural fit for his game in Houston next to James Harden and Dwight Howard?
