The trade drama did not stop with the NBA deadline. Teams are trying to buy out players, and send them to other teams. Finding a spot for a player is not an easy job. However, fans recently believe the organizations that are buying out the players are having too much influence on a player’s landing spots. One such is the current case with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are in talks to buy him out.?
From being the former teammate of LeBron James, the 7-foot center is playing his 9th and what might be the finals season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans believe the 2016 champion will have a similar path to that of LeBron James after his final season with the Cavs.?
Fans question teams after their high influence on the landing spots of the players
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in talks to buy out their veteran center Kevin Love. Love is playing his 9th season with the Cavs and played a huge role in the 2016 championship alongside LeBron James. The 7’0 center’s experience and wingspan is making him a key target for various teams. More than 4 times are looking to sign Kevin Love, out of which Miami Heat seem to be at the top.?
However, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in talks, to not send the veteran to the Heat. A recent report revealed that the Cavs are unwilling to send Kevin Love to the Miami Heat, due to reasons of which none are aware. Fans’ reactions to a tweet that reported the above information, questioning the team’s influence are going viral. Here are some of them:?
Are they even allowed to do that???
— Ares (@Ares___00) February 17, 2023
Unwilling is crazy! 😳 But they are in the East but that’s just scary lol
— D’Courtland Christian (DC) (@Dcrealspill) February 17, 2023
Lmao they scared of the heat 😭
— Exceed (@TBExceed) February 17, 2023
If they are buying him out they have no right to dictate where he goes.
— Johnson (@MJohn307) February 17, 2023
If u dont want him to go somewhere else dont buy him out😂
— Ryan (@Rdk_23) February 17, 2023
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Fans believe the Cavs do not want competition in the Eastern Conference. The Miami Heat are right under the Cavs at the seventh seed. A few good wins can help the Heat make it to the top four. However, the Cavs might not be helping the Heat to add Love to their deep team.?
Are there chances Kevin Love will reunite with LeBron James
Fans believe the Love will not be sent to any team in the East that will end up as a competition to the Cavs. Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns have emerged as possible landing spots for the veteran center. There are high chances Love will be traded to a team in the West. Hopes for a James-Love reunion might ignite soon, considering the Cavs’ willingness.
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Kyrie Irving went through a similar situation with the Brooklyn Nets. The team owner Joe Tsai made sure the veteran guard was not sent to the Lakers. Fans continue to question a team’s heavy influence on a player after the latest Cavs drama.