While Russell Westbrook is widely talked regarding in the buyout market, Kevin Love is also a big name to watch. The one who should soon be released by the Cavaliers is of particular interest to the Phoenix franchise, which intends to become embedded in this file.
The Suns have obviously not finished their little market. After having ignited the NBA Trade Deadline by recruiting Kevin Durant and adding additional players like Darius Bazley and Terrence Ross to their roster, the Cactus would therefore keep an eye on Kevin Love, who is currently negotiating a buyout with Cleveland. This is Brian Windhorst fromESPN who informs us.
“You have to watch the Phoenix Suns. They’ve been inquiring regarding Kevin over the past 24 hours and don’t forget, James Jones – the president of basketball operations – was a teammate of Love in 2016 with the Cavaliers when they won the title. These new version Suns have an open spot in their roster, they have money to pay for a free agent, so you have to watch this team.”
By moving Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder to the blockbuster that brought Kevin Durant to Arizona, the Suns know they need to recruit to improve their roster depth and know their shooting window to win the title is now. A player like Kevin Love, who has a championship ring and whose experience can be invaluable, is typically the kind of profile a contender may be looking for like Phoenix with a view to strengthening for the end of the season.
The qualities of Love, we know them: interior shooter capable of sanctioning from afar, very good rebounder, knows how to pass the ball and score in the post. Admittedly, his 2022-23 season (8.5 points and 7 rebounds on average at 35% from afar) is much less accomplished than the previous one where he turned into a luxury sixth man for the Cavaliers, but Kevin Amour still has leftovers that might satisfy coach Monty Williams.
In addition to Phoenix, the Miami Heat might also position itself on the file, just like the Los Angeles Lakers where Love would find LeBron James as well as the city in which he spent his university course. To be continued.
Source texte : ESPN
“Keep an eye on the Suns as a contender for Kevin Love.”
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