Kevin Love is reportedly joining the open market (Image via Instagram / @kevinlove) Kevin Love, a former five-time NBA All-Star, may be joining a big-market team in the upcoming season. NBA source Jake Fischer claimed that the basketball player reportedly wants to play in a glamorous market the following season, and his top choices are New York and Los Angeles. The insider also said that the player’s buyout with the Utah Jazz is still pending, in large part because buyouts usually don’t happen until a player has a known future destination. Players won’t forfeit guaranteed money without a safe landing team.Veteran forward Kevin Love could reunite with LeBron James as he eyes a fresh start in a big-market cityDuring his most recent Bleacher Report livestream on July 24, NBA insider Jake Fischer provided important details regarding Kevin Love’s potential signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. He described the slow-moving offseason market in depth and emphasized the elements influencing the player’s next course of action.As per Jake Fischer:“So with Kevin Love, to my understanding, he really only wants to be in the big glamour markets. I do think it would mostly be something along the lines of Kevin Love going to a New York or a Los Angeles type of situation. So, we’ll see if that can materialize for him.”He further said:”I do think it would mostly be something along the lines of Kevin Love going to a New York or a Los Angeles type of situation. So, we’ll see if that can materialize for him.”Kevin Love would reportedly love to land in big markets like New York or Los Angeles, according to Fischer. In this sense, the L.A. Lakers, who recently signed Marcus Smart and other important players, are a top choice. Although there have been no formal announcements, Jake Fischer claimed that fans and insiders have been speculating about Kevin Love joining the team.He further said that a lot of buyouts this summer had a similar trend, with players delaying the procedure until their future team was verified. He used the current cases of Deandre Ayton and Bradley Beal as examples.
Kevin Love might join the L.A. Lakers (Image via Instagram / @kevinlove)
Kevin Love, who was dealt to the Utah Jazz this summer in the Norman Powell-to-Miami transaction, is currently still bound by a one-year, $4 million contract with the team.Additionally, his position with the Miami Heat declined even more during the previous season, averaging only 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in around 10 minutes of play. Even so, he may still be a vital experienced addition to any club in the running. He might even get back together with his old colleague LeBron James, with whom he won the 2016 NBA Championship. Also read: Kevin Love reacts to three-team trade involving Miami Heat, Utah Jazz, and LA Clippers