Kevin Love has denied that he is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers repeatedly but still reports continue to pop up and the rumors refuse to die. The latest is from one of the biggest news breakers in the NBA. We all know, love and trust Adrian Wojnarwoski of Yahoo Sports and here’s his thoughts on the matter.
NBA: Beno Udrih Says the Knicks Won’t Get Marc Gasol Because He Doesn’t Like Drama
Marc Gasol will be one of the biggest free agents this upcoming offseason and the New York Knicks have their sights set on him. There’s been conflicting reports that Gasol has already ruled the Knicks out while Marc himself says he hasn’t ruled anyone out because he’s not focused on free agency right now. The Memphis Grizzlies are facing the tough Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semis so I don’t blame him for his mind being else where. In any event, the Knicks are patiently waiting but Gasol’s Grizzlies’ teammate and former Knick, Beno Udrih says New York has no chance of getting him.
NBA: Report, LaMarcus Aldridge Will Sign With Spurs This Summer Unless Kevin Love Leaves Cleveland
It is becoming a well known fact that LaMarcus Aldridge is pretty much done with Portland and is ready to move on to better situations. He shouldn’t take any heat for not wanting to return. He has been there nine years and the team has never really done much. True, a combo of him and Damian Lillard is nice to have, but without disrespecting them there are better duo’s out there. Aldridge is a free agent and appears pretty set on going to the Spurs but he could instead wind up with Cleveland if Kevin Love opts out.
NBA: Report, Spurs Are Playing No Games With Kawhi Leonard, Will Offer Max Deal This Summer
Kawhi Leonard’s stock is going UP and everyone is taking notice. He was named the defensive player of the year for this season and is poised to become a perennial all star and one of the best overall players in the league period. The Spurs organization is one of the smarter ones in sports and according to reports they have no plans to low ball Kawhi this summer and in fact will offer him the max deal on the very first day of free agency.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Admits He Second Guessed His Decision To Stay With The Knicks
I totally feel Carmelo on this because even as a fan I second guessed myself numerous times this season as to why do I keep watching the Knicks. So I can only imagine the stress and frustration a player on the team would feel. When Carmelo re-signed with the Knicks last summer the last thing he expected was to be part of the worst team in franchise history and one of the worst teams in the league period. Can you imagine where Chicago would be right now if Melo went there? It sounds like Melo has thought about that too.
NBA: Report, Greg Monroe To The Knicks This Summer Is Basically A “Done Deal”
The Knicks can take ANY upgrades they can get at this point and it appears one seems to be on the way already, although it can not publicly be discussed. Pistons Greg Monroe will be a free agent this summer and knows he will be in demand. Phil Jackson and the Knicks however seem to be the front runner to land his services by a mile compared to other teams that will want him. While Monroe is not an elite forward at this point, he is young enough to still achieve greater heights in this game and let’s be honest, he would be a dramatic improvement over some of the front court players the team had this year.
