Cleveland Cavaliers news: Kevin Love contract buyout

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP…

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Feb 16, 2023 / 06:36 AM EST

Updated: Feb 16, 2023 / 01:06 PM EST

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Shams Charania and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic are reporting the Cavaliers and Kevin Love are negotiating a contract buyout, ending his time in Cleveland.

The five-time All-Star was recently removed from the rotation and has not played in recent weeks.

The 34-year-old battled through a thumb injury earlier this season but has been a healthy scratch in recent games.

The five-time All-Star is averaging 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest. He is the last remaining player on the roster from the 2016 Cavaliers’ NBA Championship team.

The 15-year veteran has spent the past nine seasons with the Cavaliers after being acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Timberwolves in 2014.

The Athletic is reporting that the Miami Heat is expected to be a prime suitor when the buyout becomes official.