Overview
- The 37-year-old forward was traded from the Heat to the Jazz in July in a three-team deal that also sent John Collins to the Clippers and Norman Powell to Miami.
- Stein reports the sides have not progressed to advanced buyout negotiations despite widespread expectations of a quick separation.
- League chatter indicates Love prefers a big-market contender, with the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Nets mentioned as potential destinations.
- Both Los Angeles teams have an open roster spot but are near the first-apron hard cap and would need to clear salary to add him.
- Utah is viewed as retaining Love’s expiring contract as a trade asset, and his recent limited production underscores a veteran-mentor role if he changes teams.