Timberwolves are discussing Kevin Love trade scenarios w/ teams, but made it clear deal’s unlikely until they’ve hired a coach. sources say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 4, 2014
Once Wolves hire coach, they’ll likely try to sell Love again on a vision and direction. For now, his stance hasn’t changed: He wants out.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 4, 2014
The question is, where will Minnesota ship their All Star forward? Much like what happens in musical chairs, Love’s destination is uncertain at this point. With that in mind, let’s play a few rounds.
“California Love” – 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre
“Out on bail fresh outta jail, California dreamin
Soon as I stepped on the scene, I’m hearin hoochies screamin”
Were Love to wind up in Los Angeles, the Lakers would be able to pair him up with Kobe Bryant and not much else. The Lakers were basically a D-League team last year and they have multiple first round draft picks being sent out in future years (2015 and 2017) with none coming in. Were Love to come to LA, it might feel like a jail break for a little while, but the Lakers don’t have much to offer to set him up with a winning team.
“I Will Always Love You” – Dolly Parton via Whitney Houston
“Please don’t cry:
We both know I’m not what you, you need”
“25 Or 6 To 4” – Chicago
“Flashing lights against the sky
Giving up I close my eyes”
“San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)” – Scott McKenzie
“If you’re going to San Francisco
You’re gonna meet some gentle people there”
“More Than A Feeling” – Boston
“I lost myself in a familiar song
I closed my eyes and I slipped away”
With 17 NBA Championships, one more than the rival Lakers, the Celtics have a winning tradition that Love would likely find attractive and fit right into. They also have a plethora of first-round picks through 2018, including their own, that they might be able to package with a young player with upside like Jared Sullinger to entice the Wolves to deal Love. It would take some doing, but starting a new “Big Three” with Rajon Rondo and Love could work. Rondo’s down…
Rondo and Love spotted meeting at Fenway Park. via @BigDub74 pic.twitter.com/LkViAZ7BsC
— CelticsBlog (@celticsblog) June 1, 2014
Evan Bleier is a freelance writer based out of wherever he can plug in his laptop. You can send him questions, comments and Buffalo wing suggestions @itishowitis or “like” CraveOnline Sports on Facebook.
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