Kevin Love is looking to sign for the Miami Heat after he clears his waivers with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the player’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, stated on Sunday. After falling out of favor with the Cavs, Love believes that he can bolster Miami’s frontcourt rotation as they seek to grab an Eastern Conference playoff spot, thereby securing more minutes in the process.
Love agreed to a contract buyout with the Cavs on Saturday. At the time of the buyout, Love was in the final year of his four-year contract, with $8.5 million left on the deal.
Having joined the team in 2014, Love was the final player remaining from Cleveland’s 2016 NBA Championship-winning team. Love and his teammates ended the city’s 52-year pro sports championship drought.
The decision to leave Cleveland came as Love grew frustrated with his limited minutes on the court. The 34-year-old player was not included in any of the final 12 games for the Cavs before his departure, during which time the team went 9-3. He is currently averaging career lows of 8.5 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game as he continues to battle a thumb injury.
