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May 1, 2015Kevin Love continues to say all the right things when it comes to his desire to remain in Cleveland beyond this season. But in the event all of those words were just that—words—it appears that David Griffin and the Cavaliers may have a contingency plan in the way of another All-Star power forward. According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, if the Portland Trailblazers can’t come to terms with LaMarcus Aldridge, and Kevin Love decides to go against his season-long word, David Griffin may have himself one hell of a Plan B.
The line is long and growing amid the rising whispers in recent weeks that Aldridge is far more gettable than we’ve been led to believe for months. …
We’re hearing Aldridge connected to both [Dallas and San Antonio] so frequently that you can only conclude that neither idea scares him.
Yet sources insist — yes, at this early juncture — that San Antonio is near or at the top of Aldridge’s list … unless the Cleveland Cavaliers were to lose Kevin Love and then somehow manufacture a way to sign-and-trade for him.
So, if you’re keeping score at home (and are one to believe rumors of such things), if Kevin Love were to leave Cleveland, the Cavaliers would be at the top of Aldridge’s wishlist as a future suitor. Unlike Love, the Cavs would have to swing a sign-and-trade which would mean that the 29-year-old Aldridge, fresh off of another stellar season, would be in Cleveland for several seasons.
It’s not worth getting all too excited yet as Cavalier fans. For starters, your team of choice is set to tip off the Eastern Conference semifinals. And just like worrying about Love would make little sense, fantasizing or comparing would rank right up there. Like Love, if Aldridge were to sign long term with Portland, he would make considerably more money than if he were to leave. He’s also four years older.
Love is the obvious choice here, for reasons well beyond floor-spacing. But if he’s looking to give up money and the chance to contend, it doesn’t appear that the Cavaliers will be in too dire of straits. Just have to hope David Griffin wouldn’t plan on getting any credit for such a move.
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Thanks Marc, really….thanks a whole bunch.
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Ohhhhhhhh don’t tease me Scott! As much of a fan of Love’s as I am I love Aldridge’s game. He and Mozgov would make for a great 1-2.
But this is exactly why I have maintained that people shouldn’t get on the Valley View bridge railings if Love somehow left.
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This move should ONLY and I mean ONLY be explored if Kevin leaves of his own free will.
There is no circumstances on this earth in which you would kick Kevin out of bed for Aldridge.
YOU HEAR ME LEBRON?
This is one of those May fools things I know it and fell for it!
Hmmmmm I don’t know. Don’t forget Aldridge went to Texas as did Thompson so if the Cavs get Aldridge it probably means we keep Thompson too right?
Steve (the commenter) was right. This is easy.
looks like the cavs are in a win-win situation. who woulda thought, right?
Kelly Olynyk ruined you borned losers season lol
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Well since this news is already out there, Griffin won’t get any credit if it happens.
No trolls allowed dude. Take a hike.
English please.
Didn’t you guys read the story about internet trolls and why they troll? By responding at all you give them exactly what they want. Stop feeding them!!
Kevin, don’t let the door hit ya….
Maybe it’s Bahstin English.
Of course we love you, Kevin…
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I was wondering…maybe Loves Dr. just so happen to be in NY, or? But I’ll take Lamarcus, even though a part of me don’t believe the Cavs are going to resign Love.
I thought you had to win to still be in the playoffs.
We can use Haywood’s option for next year to acquire Aldridge. We’d have to give up a lot more than the 2 first rounders we got from Miami for LeBron, since Portland would be taking on over $10 million.
Imagine if we still had Wiggins instead of Love, Portland would be begging us to make that trade, assuming he didn’t resign.