We are only a few weeks away from the new NBA season. However, the NBA trade rumors are getting intense. According to recent NBA buzz, Cleveland Cavaliers is trading Kevin Love to OKC Thunder as they work on re-signing J.R. Smith.
There is no doubt that J.R. Smith and Kevin Love have contributed to the success of Cleveland Cavaliers last season. Smith and Love played with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the rest of their Cavs running mate to deliver the team's first NBA title.
Unfortunately, J.R. Smith and Kevin Love are plagued with different issues concerning their stay in Cleveland Cavaliers. Several sources claim that Love would be traded this NBA season.
There were rumors that Kevin Love would be joining Dwyane Wade in Miami Heat in exchange for Goran Dragic, Justise Winslow and Josh McRoberts. However, other sources claim that Love will be joining his buddy Russell Westbrook in OKC Thunder.
According to Sports Rageous, Cavs are re-signing J.R. Smith by trading Kevin Love. This might sound off, but how does this trade rumor wok?
Per the report, trading Kevin Love would free Cleveland Cavaliers enough space to meet J.R. Smith's demands. Love will go to OKC Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo. This trade will work for both teams.
Victor Oladipo will make a great backup for Kyrie Irving. The Thunder's shooting guard and point guard averaged 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game last NBA season.
This trade will also help LeBron James get what he wants. Reports have it that the King is already pressuring Cleveland Cavaliers to re-sign J.R. Smith. Cavs already offered a competitive deal to Smith and many are hoping to see him with the Cavs this NBA season.
Meanwhile, Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook have played together during their years at UCLA. In fact, after Kevin Durant's departure in OKC Thunder, many believe that Love could be Westbrook's best partner.
In Kevin Love's article in the Players Tribune, he shared how he and Russell Westbrook became friends. The pair has been playmates and roommates in their college years. They shared their dreams in making it into NBA and remain good friends even if they did not play on the same team in the NBA league.
Do you agree that Kevin Love could be Russell Westbrook's best partner in OKC Thunder? Do you believe that Cavs is trading Love to re-sign J.R. Smith? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
