NBA : Kevin Love discussing possible buyout from Cavaliers

Five-time After being removed from the Cleveland Cavaliers' rotation, All-Star forward Kevin Love has reportedly addressed the potential of a contract buyout with the team. Love is in the latter year of a four-year, $120 million contract. The source who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because talks are ongoing claimed that the 34-year-old hasn't played in the last 12 games and his reps have approached the Cavs about the buyout. Nothing has been resolved as of yet, but the parties anticipate speaking over the All-Star break, the source added. Love has been with Cleveland since 2014, and as one of the league's most adaptable big players, he significantly contributed to the Cavaliers' 2016 championship victory. first professional sports victory for the city since 1964. Love performed well early in the season before a thumb injury slowed him down. Love's minutes decreased when guard Ricky Rubio and big Dean Wade recently made their injury-related comebacks, and lately he hasn't been in the rotation at all.When the organisation signed veteran forward Danny Green when he became available via buyout, Love's status grew murkier. In the defeat in Philadelphia on Wednesday night, Green made his debut as Love again sat.

Koby Altman, the president of basketball operations for the Cavs, stated last week that he had not spoken to Love or his representatives about a buyout and anticipated that he would once again play a significant role for the team this year. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Love for continuing to be a good teammate and leader earlier this week in a similar manner. Love last performed on January 24. Although being available, he hasn't played in Cleveland's previous eight games despite missing two games due to back spasms. Love may still have a chance despite his career-low averages in points (8.5) and rebounds (6.8). May be able to connect with a team competing for a postseason spot who is searching for an experienced player. In Cleveland, he made four straight NBA Finals appearances. Since 2008, Love has averaged 17.2 points and 10.5 rebounds. He played for Minnesota for six seasons before being transferred to Cleveland.