Kevin Love

When the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Kevin Love to a four-year extension, it raised a lot of eyebrows. LeBron James had just departed, meaning the team was likely embarking on a lengthy rebuild. That rebuild is still going on and Love’s contract got worse by the day.

Whatever the thought process was behind signing Love was misguided. He does not have much use to a rebuilding team, especially one that has committed so many assets to the frontcourt.

This offseason alone the Cavaliers selected USC center Evan Mobley No. 3 overall, signed Jarrett Allen to a five-year, $100 million deal and agreed to a sign-and-trade to land Lauri Markkanen on a four-year, $67 million deal.

There is just no space for Kevin Love in that mix and moving him would be best. There have been no discussions of a buyout, which isn’t surprising. Cleveland doesn’t want dead money on their cap and Love wants to keep all of his contract.

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Finding a landing spot for him is not easy. He will remain on the team for the foreseeable future as a veteran mentor for the young frontcourt players. Kevin Love won’t receive many minutes but will make the most of his situation in Cleveland. Next offseason, when he is on an expiring contract, it will be a little easier to move him.