We’re in the beginning stages of the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason preparations, and there are plenty of plots and subplots to follow during July’s free agent push. Here's the latest on their free agency plans:
Kevin Love to meet with Lakers
Despite reports that Love plans to return to the Cavs next season, he has scheduled a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. Love has been linked to the Lakers for the past two seasons since he played his college basketball at UCLA, and he has expressed serious interest in the past in joining Los Angeles.
Cavs reach out to Tayshaun Prince
Cleveland reached out to Tayshaun Prince at the start of free agency, targeting him as someone who can give the Cavs more wing depth. The Cavaliers are hoping to pitch the 35-year-old on the idea of playing for a contender as his career winds down, though Prince has been quiet about his plans.
Cleveland discussing Brandon Haywood trade with Spurs
The Cavs are trying to unload Brandon Haywood's non-guaranteed $10.5 million contract for next season, and they're talking with the Spurs about a potential deal. The trade would send Boris Diaw and Patty Mills to the Cavs, while San Antonio would waive Haywood to create even more cap space to sign LaMarcus Aldridge and others.
Cleveland extends qualifying offers to Thompson, Dellavedova, Shumpert
The Cavs have extended qualifying offers to Tristan Thompson, Matthew Dellavedova, and Iman Shumpert, making them all restricted free agents. Cleveland intends to re-sign all three key players, and this allows them to match any offers the trio receives from other teams on the open market.
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