There has been some speculation that Love might be on the trading block as he became a third option once Kyrie Irving returned to action this year. There are also questions about whether or not he is best suited being on the Cavs given how much LeBron James and Irving dominate the ball. However, the team signed the forward to large $112 million contract last summer and seems to be committed to him.
“We think very highly of Kevin and we believe Kevin thinks very highly of this situation. But, I can also tell you that we have been very clear from the beginning that there’s no such thing as untouchables,” Griffin said. “You’re either all the way in or all the way out in this process and we believe our guys are all the way in.”
Griffin saying there is no such thing as “untouchables” means he leaves the door open for anything in case a team wants Love so badly they make Cleveland an offer that cannot be refused.
What’s interesting is that it’s not just the fans and media who have felt Love might end up traded. Cavs players reportedly thought Love had been traded when there was big news surrounding the team that turned out to be the firing of David Blatt.
Love, 27, is averaging 15.6 and 10.9 rebounds per game this season.
