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The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder have shown a level of interest in acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers injured forward Kevin Love, according to ESPN analyst Mike Fratello (via Sam Amico of Amico Hoops). Both teams are in different situations, but could use a stretch 4 to help them reach their desired potential. As former coach […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Kevin Love has been a topic in trade discussions for years. As with past seasons, whether or not he’ll actually be traded this season remains to be seen, though the Cavs have said they’d like to keep him on-board. Just as it’s highly debated whether or not Cleveland would actually […]

With the trade deadline just a few weeks away, teams from around the league are starting to find ways to improve their roster as they try to book a ticket to the postseason. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers are already preparing for the future. After LeBron James left the team to join the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love has heard his name tossed about in several trade scenarios for the past few weeks. Whether or not the former UCLA standout will actually be traded remains to be seen, but it sounds like he’d like to stay in Cleveland: “I would love to be here,” Love told Chris Fedor of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love had a goal of returning from toe surgery in the middle of January, but now, he is apparently rethinking those aspirations, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Love then had this to say on Monday, per Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: “I don’t know,” Love said. “It’s really tough […]

On Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered another humiliating home defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicsns, 133-98. Things have only gotten from bad to worse for the Cavs this season, and according to an anonymous general manager of an opposing team, it would be a good move for the Cavs front office […]

When Cleveland Cavaliers five-time All-Star Kevin Love returns to the Cavs starting lineup, which is expected to happen within the next couple of weeks with Love cleared to resume basketball activities, there are three players at risk of being moved to the bench in Alec Burks, Rodney Hood and Cedi Osman. Though in such a […]

The struggling Cleveland Cavaliers might get a huge boost soon, as superstar Kevin Love gets the green light to start basketball activities. Love has only played in four games this season after undergoing toe surgery in November. The Cavaliers released an official statement on Thursday, saying that doctors have allowed Love to perform select basketball […]

Trade season has come upon us. In the next coming month, many NBA teams should be wheeling and dealing across the league. In fact, many Cleveland Cavaliers players have been discussed in potential trade rumors, mostly involving forward Kevin Love. Most recently, Marc Stein of the New York Times wrote on his Tuesday piece about the Denver […]

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew said power forward Kevin Love had begun doing shooting drills as he makes his way back from the toe surgery he underwent on Nov. 2. On Thursday, Drew provided the latest update on Kevin Love, telling reporters the All-Star stretch forward has seen his doctor in the last […]

Though his name has been tossed about in trade scenarios through the early stages of this season, Cavs head coach Larry Drew says Kevin Love is still the team’s “main guy.” Coach Drew being asked about Kevin Love on a number of topics. He calls him #Cavs "main guy." Says team is anxious to get […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star power forward Kevin Love is still out due to the toe surgery he underwent at the beginning of the season, but Cavs head coach Larry Drew says Love has begun doing shooting drills and will see a doctor soon. Love has only appeared in four games this season because of the injury. He […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers rumored to have power forward Kevin Love available for the right price and the Denver Nuggets rumored to have long-standing interest in acquiring Love, it’s time to ask if there are any viable trade packages that would satisfy both the Cavs and the Nuggets in a trade centered around Love. A […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Kevin Love to a four-year, $120 million extension this past offseason to be the centerpiece of the franchise in the post-LeBron James era. But with the Cavs sitting at a league-worst 8-29 and in a clear rebuilding phase, rival front offices believe Love is available in a trade if the price […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly listened to trade offers for All-Star power forward Kevin Love, an in-season trade is unlikely to occur due to the size of Love’s contract, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Before the season started, Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million extension, meaning Love is now owed roughly […]

After putting pen to paper on a lucrative four-year, $120 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this past summer, Kevin Love became the team’s centerpiece in their post-LeBron James era. However, things have not turned out the way the Cavs have expected this season, and reports have emerged that Love is already on the trading […]

Matthew Dellavedova is feeling the love after returning to Cleveland and Cavaliers forward Kevin Love believes Delly has already cemented his place in Cleveland history. “He’s a folk hero,” Kevin Love told Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. “Bron will have a statue outside and Delly will have a little, smaller one.” First off, LeBron James is […]

The Cavs are said to be interested in dealing some of their players ahead of the February deadline. Who they might trade is still up for debate, but it sounds like three members of the team have made the exempt list, including Collin Sexton, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson. Via Sam Amico of Amico Hoops: […]

Many consider Matthew Dellavedova’s return to the Cleveland Cavaliers via trade to be a Prodigal Son type of narrative. The Cavs faithful sure are glad to have the Australian back in the fold — perhaps mostly for sentimental reasons — and by the looks of it, Cleveland superstar Kevin Love is also all in on […]

Much of the basketball world revolves around Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and free agency was no different according to Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love. The Cavs big man knew that James dictated much of what happened in free agency this past summer. “I think everybody was uncertain because LeBron kind of dictated what […]

Kevin Love, who’s still out with an injury, sees a scenario in which he’ll be traded away by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 30-year-old Love, who’s eyeing a mid-January return from foot surgery, hasn’t requested a trade despite the disappointing turnout of the season. Despite this, Love could see a trade happen, according to Joe Vardon […]

Cleveland Cavaliers main man Kevin Love is reportedly not being included in trade talks as his massive contract and health status would’ve made it hard to attract other teams. Love is currently recuperating from a toe injury and will be missing games until mid-January. Joe Vardon of The Athletic wrote a column on the All-Star […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love is nearing a return to the court following a toe injury that has forced him to sit out the past month. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Love and the Cavs are eyeing a return towards the middle of January. Kevin​ Love​ is targeting a mid-January​ return​ to​ […]

Speaking openly from the heart does not make one less of a man. This is exactly what Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love was trying to point out in his recent statement pertaining to the innate vulnerability of men — or lack thereof. According to Love, being in touch with one’s emotions is not a sign […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is the league’s unofficial spokesperson on mental health issues. Recently, the 30-year-old Cavs big man spoke about the controversial subject yet again. This time around, he shined a light on how men tend to keep things to themselves, and how this may ultimately contribute to problems with one’s mental well-being. […]

It looks like Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew has found a suitable substitute for injured starting forward Kevin Love. He found that man in Larry Nance Jr. While Nance is nowhere near the All-Star-caliber player Love is, Drew sees similarities in how he can utilize their passing abilities: “Larry is a good passer. He’s […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love appears to be making steady progress in his way back from a toe injury that has kept him out the better part of the season. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the 6-foot-10 big man is already out of his walking boot and has been sighted on the Cavs bench […]

J.R. Smith’s tenure in Cleveland seems to be nearing an end, as the Cavs shooting guard has asked for a trade. In lieu of Smith’s request, Kevin Love is wishing his friend the best. “It’s tough to lose a guy like that, especially when you’ve been in the trenches with him, been to war with […]

Appearing on ESPN’s The Jump with co-host Rachel Nichols, YES Network’s Richard Jefferson and teammate Channing Frye, Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love would discuss an array of topics, from teammate J.R. Smith’s trade request to an update on his recovery timeline following foot surgery. On the latter topic, which isn’t as hot as the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love should be respected for his outstanding NBA career and revered for the leadership position he’s taken in the mental health community. But he’s not long for Cleveland, and here’s why. While Love was was signed to a four-year, $120 million extension in order to be the face of the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is one of the leading voices in the NBA’s quest to bring the conversation about mental health to the mainstream. However, the Cavs star admits he wouldn’t be in the position if not for San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan. DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love both came forward last season […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love has changed his physique over the course of his career in the NBA. Nowadays, he serves as a fashion model for Banana Republic. However, when he first entered the league, the former UCLA standout weighed 30-to-40 more pounds than he does today. In an interview with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 1-10. One month ago, the team was thought to be a potential contender for the eighth and final playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, the Cavs are the favorites to finish with the worst record in the NBA, although not necessarily with the first overall pick, thanks to the […]

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who made an appearance on ESPN 850 WKNR’s “The Really Big Show” on Friday, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star power forward Kevin Love has garnered significant trade interest around the NBA. However, although there are a number of teams that would trade for Love this season if he’s healthy, the Cavaliers may […]

While he is still considered by many as one of the top big men in the sport today, at 30 years of age, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is already thinking about his life after basketball. As it turns out, he was able to speak with Golden State Warriors stud Kevin Durant — who himself […]

At this point in his life, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love believes that he has been granted a greater purpose than just being one of the best big men in the game today. The 30-year-old has become the league’s unofficial ambassador on mental health, and the former Most Improved Player of the Year winner has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-9, and the team has replaced the Browns as the most dysfunctional organization in Cleveland. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Throughout the entire summer, all levels, from owner Cavs Dan Gilbert to then head coach Tyronn Lue to the players themselves, repeatedly stated that the goal was the compete […]

With Kevin Love out six-plus weeks due to left foot surgery, Cleveland Cavaliers interim head coach Larry Drew expects a team effort to step up with Love on the sidelines. Larry Drew talked to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com and the media before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, which unfortunately turned out to be another […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Friday that All-Star power forward Kevin Love underwent successful surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to address continued left foot symptoms. Love, 30, will undergo an extended period of treatment and rehabilitation, with the timeline for his return to basketball activity updated in approximately six weeks. The […]