If you haven't heard about the most exciting news of the past month or so (if it weren't for LeBron, this would be the most exciting news pretty much in Cavs history), Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped one of his notorious WojBombs on us:
Sources: Cavs have agreement for Kevin Love, including long-term contract commitment. Wiggins, Bennett, pick to Minn. http://t.co/r2KmO5owwY
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) August 7, 2014
The details of the deal essentially boil down to Wiggins, Bennett, and a 2015 1st round pick (which has to be either from Memphis or Miami, due to the Stepien rule that dictates 1st round picks cannot be traded for consecutive future years) for Kevin Love. No other contracts are reported as being included, which means that Thompson, Waiters, and the expiring deals that were obtained for Carrick Felix are still on the team. Furthermore, Love has said he will opt out of his contract in 2015 to sign a 5 year extension. While it's not binding, this is the best guarantee we've heard so far.
So, let's take a moment to let this news sink in. The Cavs now have Kyrie for 6 years. They have LeBron for two years, with an understanding that he will probably finish his career here. Now we have Love for 6 years. The window is now wide open. For probably 6 years. Not to mention that we still have Thompson, Waiters, and all of our future first rounders aside from 2015. HOLY $#!?.
And if all that's too much to handle already, hold tight:
So, let's take a moment to let this news sink in. The Cavs now have Kyrie for 6 years. They have LeBron for two years, with an understanding that he will probably finish his career here. Now we have Love for 6 years. The window is now wide open. For probably 6 years. Not to mention that we still have Thompson, Waiters, and all of our future first rounders aside from 2015. HOLY $#!?.
And if all that's too much to handle already, hold tight:
I heard weeks ago that Ray Allen will join Cavs if they get Kevin Love. We'll see....
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) August 7, 2014
JESUS SHUTTLESWORTH.
So take a moment to mop up your tears for Wiggins. We're all sad that he won't be a Cavalier, but then step back, take a deep breath, and realize that the Cleveland sports curse may have it's back against the wall. 1964, your days are numbered for being the last championship.
So take a moment to mop up your tears for Wiggins. We're all sad that he won't be a Cavalier, but then step back, take a deep breath, and realize that the Cleveland sports curse may have it's back against the wall. 1964, your days are numbered for being the last championship.