Kevin Love is about to find out how much the league values him, and how much the Cavaliers want him.
The power forward opted out of the final year of his contract and will be a free agent next Wednesday, a person familiar with the decision said. Love, who had a deal worth $16.7 million next season, informed the Cavs on Wednesday.
Last week, general manager David Griffin said he expected Love and forward LeBron James to opt out of their deals and become free agents. Griffin also expects them to re-sign with the Cavs, who made it to the NBA Finals this season before losing to the Warriors.