Kevin Love hasn't officially escaped the Gopher State, but his move to Cleveland seems far enough along, per Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, that he could comfortably put down a security deposit on his next home.
With nothing more than a formality—the 30-day waiting period for the ink to dry on top pick Andrew Wiggins' contract—standing between Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for their new Loveless existence.
It's hard to give that news a positive spin. The walking double-double fills a stat sheet like few others can (26.1 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season), and the Wolves have no one rising through their ranks to replace that production. The win column Love struggled to fill during his six seasons in 'Sota may get even lighter in the near future.
At the very least, the pressure to perform won't be nearly as high as it has been in recent years. That's the silver lining to this story if there is one, and no one should benefit from that more than point guard prodigy Ricky Rubio.
The "prodigy" label feels like an awkward fit for someon ...
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Kevin Love Trade Gives Ricky Rubio Chance to Redefine NBA Career
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