Report: Kevin Love To Stay With Cavs, Plans To Opt-In Of Contract

With recent news that coach David Blatt says he’s not a ‘max player’, Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group had an exclusive interview with the Cavaliers’ big-man, who seems to be ignoring his coach’s comments. Love told Haynes that he plans on returning to Cleveland next season.

Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten off to a mediocre 19-19 start, power forward Kevin Love told Northeast Ohio Media Group on Tuesday that he plans to forgo free agency this summer and opt in with the Cavaliers for the 2015-16 season.

“I think that we will figure it out here, so I don’t plan on opting out or any of that,” Love told NEOMG. “I plan on being here. As far as leaving my options open, I mean sure, it’s always there. At the end of the day, it’s always good to have something but no, I plan on being here.”

“I’ve said all along that I plan on being a Cavalier long-term,” Love said without hesitation. “As we continue to evolve, my role will continue to evolve. It’s still a process where I’m figuring it out.”

Many executives anticipated Love would test free agency this summer.

This is obviously very good new for Cleveland, who gave up likely rookie-of-the-year winner Andrew Wiggins to acquire Love.

[Cleveland.com]