Kevin Love AGAIN (with poll)

[riverman]

You sir are old and senile and have NO clue what you speak of.

I must be because I SAW THIS POST! I'm slippin'......

 

[Hoopguru]

Which of the last 5 seasons was that? I remember Michael Jordon was clutch in the Playoffs, but doesn't mean he would be anymore. Love hasn't played more then 60 games since that season by the way.

2016-2107
I agree he's probably not the player he used to be but he's a baller for sure that can board, shoot & pass. If you good get him for VM and let him come off the bench?

 

[twobullz]

2016-2107
I agree he's probably not the player he used to be but he's a baller for sure that can board, shoot & pass. If you good get him for VM and let him come off the bench?

I would be fine with Love on a vet minimum deal where he is not in the regular rotation, because he can't be counted on to be healthy.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Much like Blake Griffin, I'm guessing Love would be better in a competitive situation again.

Was Griffin in a competitive situation this season? They lost in the second round.

 

[Shaboid]

If he gets bought out and wants to come to Portland on a vet minimum off the bench, anyone that says no is probably just your run of the mill hater.

 

[James lamphear]

No sir, he is from Lake Oswego. Trust me, that is NOT Portland. Good or bad, he can't claim to be from Portland. Ime Udoka, Stoudamire, Terrell Brandon...... they all can, but he can't.

Outskirts of Portland

 

[James lamphear]

Nobody knows where Lake O is that isn't from Oregon. People in the Metro area usually say they are from Portland whenever they go on vacation because people might know about Portland (some still only know of us because of the Blazers)

Come on though. Love can rep Portland.

I grew up in Gresham with a Portland address and have always repped Portland. Born, raised, went to school in state.

There close enough to be part of Portland.

 

[blazedanugz]

So far this morning..
“If Kevin love is bought out the warriors will put on the full court press to add him”
“If Kevin love is bought out he will be a top target for the nets”

but he’s not good enough to come here I guess

 

[Rastapopoulos]

So far this morning..
“If Kevin love is bought out the warriors will put on the full court press to add him”
“If Kevin love is bought out he will be a top target for the nets”

but he’s not good enough to come here I guess

Could Warriors convince Kevin Love to join them on veteran-minimum contract?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I will say that these Olympics could be huge for the Cavs. If Love plays, and plays well, he could theoretically restore some of his trade value, and maybe save them from having to buy him out to get rid of them.

 

[riverman]

I will say that these Olympics could be huge for the Cavs. If Love plays, and plays well, he could theoretically restore some of his trade value, and maybe save them from having to buy him out to get rid of them.

He's clearly burned out on the Cavs...he's not going to build that kind of trade value with them...too late...he actually quit playing in a game for them..I think he'll end up in Portland no matter how much the media wants him in GS but it'll be on a buyout...his contract is toxic but he's an elite rebounder and passer...his passing is as good as it gets in the NBA...

 

[Natebishop3]

Could Warriors convince Kevin Love to join them on veteran-minimum contract?
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Does anyone else think that the Warriors window is closed and unless they add another superstar player they aren't reopening it?

 

[tykendo]

Does anyone else think that the Warriors window is closed and unless they add another superstar player they aren't reopening it?

Their chances are certainly, no better than the Blazers. But Nat'l Media thinks once Klay comes back, all's well. Coming off injury ain't easy. Just ask a younger Nurk. He hasn't been close to the player he was before the big injury. Now 2 years removed, new coaching, commitment to craft? Maybe we see Nurk, the Bosnian Beast return. Fingers crossed.

 

[boredinsalem]

I think an acquisition of Love and Larry Nance Jr. could be interesting. We would probably want to move to a 1-4 switching defense with Lillard/Powell/Covington/Nance. Love could be a featured option on the second unit and pick n pop partner for Dame in certain situations. CJ/Jones for Love/Nance works, but I think CLE would like cap relief for Love (so they can sign Sexton). Maybe CJ to NY, Jones to CLE, Love/Nance Jr./Quickley/Robinson to Portland.

Lillard/Simons
Powell/Quickley
Covington/Little
Nance/Love
Nurkic/Robinson

 

[illmatic99]

Could Warriors convince Kevin Love to join them on veteran-minimum contract?
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it would SHOCK me if these Team USA guys had roommates or even if they lived in the Olympic Village.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think an acquisition of Love and Larry Nance Jr. could be interesting. We would probably want to move to a 1-4 switching defense with Lillard/Powell/Covington/Nance. Love could be a featured option on the second unit and pick n pop partner for Dame in certain situations. CJ/Jones for Love/Nance works, but I think CLE would like cap relief for Love (so they can sign Sexton). Maybe CJ to NY, Jones to CLE, Love/Nance Jr./Quickley/Robinson to Portland.

Lillard/Simons
Powell/Quickley
Covington/Little
Nance/Love
Nurkic/Robinson

Here's the problem. I don't think this would be enough to make Dame happy. Neil needs to hit a home run. This would really be like a double.

 

[tykendo]

I think an acquisition of Love and Larry Nance Jr. could be interesting. We would probably want to move to a 1-4 switching defense with Lillard/Powell/Covington/Nance. Love could be a featured option on the second unit and pick n pop partner for Dame in certain situations. CJ/Jones for Love/Nance works, but I think CLE would like cap relief for Love (so they can sign Sexton). Maybe CJ to NY, Jones to CLE, Love/Nance Jr./Quickley/Robinson to Portland.

Lillard/Simons
Powell/Quickley
Covington/Little
Nance/Love
Nurkic/Robinson

In that scenario, if Love is healthy, he starts over Nance.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

that's true freedom...you'll find out one day young whippersnapper! also you can fart anywhere when you're old and senile

Wha…..??? I was supposed to wait until I was old and senile???? Oops…………….

 

[tykendo]

Wha…..??? I was supposed to wait until I was old and senile???? Oops…………….

Are you Elevator Guy?

 

[illmatic99]

the ONLY way I'd be remotely OK with Love is if he's a vet min addition after a buyout. I don't want to trade anything for him.

He could be like Melo for us next season.

 

[Natebishop3]

the ONLY way I'd be remotely OK with Love is if he's a vet min addition after a buyout. I don't want to trade anything for him.

He could be like Melo for us next season.

Would he be better than Melo? And by that I mean, would he be a huge net negative for the team?

 

[illmatic99]

Would he be better than Melo? And by that I mean, would he be a huge net negative for the team?

as a backup stretch 5? of course.

 

[tester551]

Would he be better than Melo? And by that I mean, would he be a huge net negative for the team?

I'd expect him to be a net neutral.... So yes, that is a HUGE improvement.

 

[Natebishop3]

as a backup stretch 5? of course.

If he would pass the ball, that would be a huge win compared to Melo.

 

[Ripcity4life77]

If Love was to be a Blazer that would be prolly mean the end of Melo and while the Melo 2 yrs have been better then i thought they would be -- Love if he can play at 80% of his prime would be an upgrade IF used correctly.

 

[illmatic99]

If Love was to be a Blazer that would be prolly mean the end of Melo and while the Melo 2 yrs have been better then i thought they would be -- Love if he can play at 80% of his prime would be an upgrade IF used correctly.

im intrigued also by the idea of love in the frontcourt next to Simmons and Roco.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Was Griffin in a competitive situation this season? They lost in the second round.

if portland were to lose in the second round, would you consider them competitive?

pretty sure you would.

 

[Natebishop3]

if portland were to lose in the second round, would you consider them competitive?

pretty sure you would.

Not necessarily. It all depends on who you beat and how you beat them.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

No sir, he is from Lake Oswego. Trust me, that is NOT Portland. Good or bad, he can't claim to be form Portland. Ime Udoka, Stoudamire, Terrell Brandon...... they all can, but he can't.

I heard he played a pick up game once in No Po but it wasn't pretty. You got to understand there is a difference between Portland and Lake Oswego.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Look. The Blazers paid Meyers Leonard $10 million a year.
Don’t you think Kevin Love would be worth more that the vets min?