CLEVELAND, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Kevin Love could exchange his wine and gold threads for green garb if trade rumors prove true.
Cleveland's famous forward could become a member of the Boston Celtics in exchange for New Orleans' Ryan Anderson in a three-team deal, according to CSN Celtics insider A. Sherrod Blakely.
"The deal is still "very fragile" at this point, but it does provide Boston the best shot it has had in landing a player the Celtics have coveted for some time now," Blakely wrote.
Frank Isola, of the New York Daily News, previously reported that the Celtics and Cavaliers "have discussed a blockbuster trade centered around Kevin Love. There were very preliminary discussions about expanding the deal to include the Knicks and [Carmelo] Anthony, who would have to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a deal to the Cavs."
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The Cavaliers are showing strong interest in acquiring Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson, sources said.
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Anthony, 31, is due to make more than $24.5 million in 2016, more than $26.2 million in 2017, and almost $28 million in 2018, with an option for early termination. Anthony is averaging 21.4 points, his fewest since 2004, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season.
Love, 27, is averaging 15.7 points, his fewest since 2009, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Love is due $19.6 million this season, $21.1 million in 2016, $22.6 million in 2017, and $24.1 million in 2018. He has a player option of $25.5 million in 2019.
Anderson, 27, is averaging 16.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. Anderson is due $8.5 million this season before becoming an unrestricted free agent next season.
Jason Lloyd, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reported that Love is expected to remain in Cleveland.
