Kevin Love has a player option next season; he can opt-out and become a free agent, giving other teams an opportunity to lure him over. There’s been a lot of reports about Love not fitting in with the Cavaliers and possibly bolting after this season. He was finding his stride with the team during their round 1 series against the Boston Celtics. As you know that all came to a halt when Kelly Olynyk did what Love called a “bush league” play, injuring Kevin’s shoulder. This could greatly affect Love’s free agency decision and cost the Celtics more than they thought.
NBA Report: Kelly Olynyk Might’ve Hurt Mutual Interest Between Kevin Love & Celtics, Lakers in the Lead
(Photos) NBA: Kelly Olynyk Gets Gruesome Black Eye, Still Plays Big in Celtics Crucial Win
The Boston Celtics hold the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference but the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers are fighting to get to the playoffs trailing the Celtics by 1.5 and 2 games respectively. Wednesday night was a big match between the Celtics and Pacers. Boston had a scare when they almost lost their 7-footer Kelly Olynyk, but he fought through a gruesome black eye and came through big for the team.
(Video) NBA: Dwyane Wade Rips Teammate Hassan Whiteside After He’s Ejected Again For Dirty Hit
Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside captured the headlines with his surprising talent and insane double-doubles but now he’s making headlines for a negative reason. On Monday Whiteside was ejected for the second time in a single week for this blatant and mindless cheap shot on the Boston Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk. Following the game, Whiteside’s teammate Dwyane Wade ripped into him for his selfish and unreliable behavior.
