The Minnesota Timberwolves helped Kevin Love become a three-time All-Star before trading him to the Cavaliers in 2014, but he hasn’t been that player in years. The 6’8 forward has seen his minutes decline for five straight seasons, and an offseason trade has him stuck in Utah for the final year of his contract. No team has traded for Love’s $4.1 million salary, and the Jazz haven’t had buyout talks. It looks like the five-time All-Star will have to sit in Salt Lake City.
Love averaged 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.3 turnovers in 17.7 minutes per game in the preseason.