When it comes to trading a star talent, sometimes it's easier to extract maximum value and make the salaries match up by adding a third team to the negotiations.
That might end up being the best path for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves to find a deal for Kevin Love.
Here's Marc Stein at ESPN.com with the latest on the trade desires of the Timberwolves:
The Minnesota Timberwolves have expressed interest in Philadelphia 76ers power forward Thaddeus Young as a potential replacement for Kevin Love, according to sources close to the situation.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Wolves, while continuing to discuss trade proposals that would send Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers, have been exploring their options for acquiring Young from the Sixers, either through a separate transaction or as part of an expanded Love trade.
Whether Philadelphia proves willing to part with Young, though, remains to be seen.
Young has two years left on his contract, including a player option for the 2015-16 season, valued ...
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Article written by D.J. Foster