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Why isn't Minnesota shopping Kevin Love now?
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:32 am
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:32 am
They have to know there's zero shot of resigning him after next season(it is next season, right?)
The longer you wait until next season's trade deadline, the less leverage you have. And obviously letting him play the season out next year doesn't make sense as they'll lose him and get nothing in return.
They're 6 games out of the 8th playoff spot. While they could make that up, they likely won't with the current squad they have out there.
It just seems like the obvious thing to do would be to start shopping him now while he's at the best value you can get, having a really great season, and you at least have the leverage of time on your side as opposed to waiting to next year's trade deadline.
The longer you wait until next season's trade deadline, the less leverage you have. And obviously letting him play the season out next year doesn't make sense as they'll lose him and get nothing in return.
They're 6 games out of the 8th playoff spot. While they could make that up, they likely won't with the current squad they have out there.
It just seems like the obvious thing to do would be to start shopping him now while he's at the best value you can get, having a really great season, and you at least have the leverage of time on your side as opposed to waiting to next year's trade deadline.
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Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:33 am to shel311
They are trying to do whatever they can to keep him.
I think they should shop him this offseason, but it doesn't appear that they will.
I think they should shop him this offseason, but it doesn't appear that they will.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:33 am to shel311
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“People think it’s so far-fetched that I would stay in Minnesota. And I’m not s—— on the Lakers, but we have the better team, the better foundation. I’m having fun.”
—Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves, speaking to Steve Mash of GQ (in an article in large part about beard trimming).
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:33 am to shel311
I think teams are scared to offer what it would take to land him because they know he will be going to the Lakers most likely in 2015 anyways.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:34 am to Fun Bunch
quote:If they can pull something off that makes keeping him make sense, that would obviously be the best route to go, i just don't see how that is remotely possible.
They are trying to do whatever they can to keep him
quote:I just don't get why they wouldn't.
I think they should shop him this offseason, but it doesn't appear that they will
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:35 am to shel311
The Wolves aren't keeping Love. It's almost impossible to imagine that happening. They should be looking to deal.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:35 am to NorthGAVol
quote:Ok, now that I didn't think of.
I think teams are scared to offer what it would take to land him because they know he will be going to the Lakers most likely in 2015 anyways.
When is the earliest he could sign the extension?
This would make sense, if so.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:35 am to shel311
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When is the earliest he could sign the extension?
Whenever he wants, I think.
ETA: I know there's a deadline for it, but if he were to get moved he could sign an extension this offseason, or the first half of the season next year
This post was edited on 2/19/14 at 11:37 am
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:38 am to burdman
quote:So he can't sign it til the offseason or later?
ETA: I know there's a deadline for it, but if he were to get moved he could sign an extension this offseason, or the first half of the season next year
This would explain why they wouldn't move him now, as they could get more if he's willing to extend with whatever team they'd trade him to.
Like it was said, teams will give up much less if they don't have the guaranteed extension upon his arrival.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:39 am to shel311
There's a deadline for signing an extension for all players.
I think it's a week after the trade deadline or something like that.
I think it's a week after the trade deadline or something like that.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:50 am to Nonetheless
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Posted by Nonetheless The Wolves aren't keeping Love. It's almost impossible to imagine that happening. They should be looking to deal.
I'm from Minnesota and he's made comments that he wants to stay with the Wolves. I also believe that we can offer him more money than any other team.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 11:53 am to burdman
If Love wanted to be traded now all he has to do is agree to pick up his player option for 2015/16 and the Wolves could make a fair trade for him.
But if he waits and declines to pick up his player option then he can opt out next year and go where he wants to go.
Love for David Lee and Harrison Barnes works in the trade machine and GS could possibly convince him to stay.
I dont understand why Love would want to go to LAL to play with Kobe Bryant's corpse and a bunch of filler. Gasol for Love and Brewer works in the trade machine
But if he waits and declines to pick up his player option then he can opt out next year and go where he wants to go.
Love for David Lee and Harrison Barnes works in the trade machine and GS could possibly convince him to stay.
I dont understand why Love would want to go to LAL to play with Kobe Bryant's corpse and a bunch of filler. Gasol for Love and Brewer works in the trade machine
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:01 pm to RedMustang
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I'm from Minnesota and he's made comments that he wants to stay with the Wolves
Well he's not going to show his arse like Melo, Howard, etc. but there is 0% chance he stays. The dude is a competitor and never has/never will be in contention for a title while playing for the TWolves.
quote:
In a locally untelevised game on November 12, 2010, Kevin Love grabbed a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scored 31 points in a win over the New York Knicks, the NBA's first 30–30 game in 28 years
I rest my case...
This post was edited on 2/19/14 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:02 pm to shel311
Because white guys suck at basketball
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:03 pm to shel311
No good offers yet. The Mavs were looking at him but they don't have shite in the way of good prospects
Posted on 2/19/14 at 12:04 pm to shel311
Because he is at least a top 7 or 8 player in the league. Those guys dont grow on trees and very rarely bring back value. If they really think he will bolt, they will move him this summer. If Love says he will opt in, a la Paul and Howard, his trade value remains intact into next season.
What they should be doing is looking to move anyone else to get better players. Rubio, Pekovic, KMart- see what they can find.
As for the extension comment, the new CBA makes signing extensions absolutely worthless. No player will ever sign an extension under the current rules.
What they should be doing is looking to move anyone else to get better players. Rubio, Pekovic, KMart- see what they can find.
As for the extension comment, the new CBA makes signing extensions absolutely worthless. No player will ever sign an extension under the current rules.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 9:46 pm to shel311
Love with 42/16 tonight as the Wolves beat the Pacers 104-91
Going to be as shitty as the Twins next year
Going to be as shitty as the Twins next year
Posted on 2/19/14 at 10:07 pm to shel311
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Why isn't Minnesota shopping Kevin Love now?
I was wondering this same question earlier today
The guy is going to LA no matter what the wolves try to do. They might as well make a trade that sets you up for live after Kevin Love. They aren't making the playoffs.
Posted on 2/19/14 at 10:09 pm to The Easter Bunny
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Going to be as shitty as the Twins next year
Buxton will save the day
Posted on 2/19/14 at 10:45 pm to supatigah
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Gasol for Love and Brewer works in the trade machine
If that is the best they can get they are better off keeping him and just letting him walk if it comes to that.
This post was edited on 2/19/14 at 10:46 pm
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