Blatt: "Kevin Love not a max player"

[Pugz]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped another road game with a 103-84 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The Cavaliers have been playing without LeBron James, who is currently injured.

David Blatt had an exchange with a reporter about why they're not winning despite still having Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in the lineup.

Reporter: "Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love they are two max players, they're here."

Blatt responds quickly: "Kevin's not a max player yet."

Love will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

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[elcheato]

:doh:

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Well if they want love to re sign this is a bold strategy. Let's see if it pays off for them

 

[RipCity32]

Why on earth would you even say that lol.
 
I guess you can't say he isn't an honest guy.

 

[BwareDWare94]

Well, Kevin Love isn't playing like a max player. 

 

[Hurricane Season]

Love and Lebron bolting would be the most Cleveland thing of all time.
 
No Lebron, no Love, no Wiggins, no Bennett 
 
If they don't get this thing figured out and end up not winning a title, and the above happens, this might be the biggest disaster in sports history.

 

[Pugz]

I think that we will figure it out here, so I don't plan on opting out or any of that. I plan on being here. As far as leaving my options open, I mean sure, it's always there. At the end of the day, it's always good to have something but no, I plan on being here. [...]

I've said all along that I plan on being a Cavalier long-term. As we continue to evolve, my role will continue to evolve. It's still a process where I'm figuring it out.

-- Kevin Love

 

[CameronCrazy06]

He just opted in. 16.7 million I think. One year deal.

So a tad less drama now