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Jazz Expect Kevin Love to Report to Training Camp as Buyout Talks Stall

Utah intends to evaluate him in camp instead of pursuing a buyout.

Overview

  • Reports from RG.org, echoed by Hoops Rumors and Newsweek, indicate the Jazz plan for the 37-year-old to join camp at the end of the month.
  • Despite widespread expectations of a quick separation, no substantive buyout discussions have taken place since his July trade from Miami.
  • Love is on a $4.15 million expiring contract and currently profiles more as a veteran mentor or trade asset than a rotation regular for Utah.
  • Playoff hopefuls are monitoring the situation in case a waiver or buyout materializes, with cap and apron constraints likely to influence any pursuit.
  • Utah waived KJ Martin on a non-guaranteed $8 million deal, a separate move that streamlines the books as the team weighs further roster decisions.