源ESPN:克利夫兰骑士队forward Kevin Love has opted out of the final year of his contract, league sources told ESPN on Wednesday. In case LA Doesn't come back would we open our arms(and wallets) for Kevin Love?
The interesting part of the tweet is they don't plan on resigning him. Going after LMA?
Portland Trail Blazers receive Brendan Haywood (contract purposes), 24th pick and two more future first round picks (2018 and 2020 unprotected).
Cleveland Cavaliers receive Nicolas Batum.Why it makes sense:If LaMarcus Aldridge leaves it’s probably time for the Blazers to blow up the core. It would seem unlikely Robin Lopez or Wes Matthews return in that situation either. Damian Lillard is young enough to move forward with another core. Who knows what Cleveland will look like come 2018 and 2020. Those could end up being valuable picks, but more likely the 2020 one. Batum gives the Cavs versatility to play LeBron James at the four and opens the the option to let one of J.R. Smith or Iman Shumpert walk during free agency.From Joe Freeman of the Oregonian... "The Boston Globe hosted a mock draft on Tuesday, inviting NBA beat writers across the country to participate on behalf of the teams they cover. I was asked to pick for the Trail Blazers."
Since Neil Olshey was hired on June 5, 2012, he has built a winner in Portland thanks to shrewd trades and heady free agent signings. But perhaps his greatest success has come in the draft, where on Thursday he has the 23rd overall pick. It is the latest he has ever picked in the first round.
Just 48 hours from the NBA Draft, and little is known about what the Blazers are thinking, so Dirt and Sprague talk to ESPN NBA Draft Expert Chad Ford about what to expect from Portland Thursday night.
Sources say 76ers and Blazers have discussed a deal that would give Philly #23 pick in exchange for #35 and #37 picks (and possibly more).
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA)June 23, 2015In the video embedded in the link you see Olshey meeting with Porzingis. Which is curious since we are not in a position to draft him. Maybe just due diligence in case LaMarcus asks for sign and trade to Fakers or Knicks.
