Kevin Love was always likely to return to the Cavaliers, at least for next season. We saw Cleveland get within two wins of a title with both Love and Kyrie Irving sidelined due to injury, and with the Cavaliers offering Love the maximum amount of money possible, the decision to return became extremely easy one for him to make.
According to The Players’ Tribune, Kevin Love made a statement as shown below:
I’m going back to Cleveland.
After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, that’s when it really struck me. Sitting on the sidelines, I never wanted to play in a game more than that one. I had dreamed of playing in the NBA Finals and I just wanted to help my guys win. I couldn’t have been prouder of them as they poured their blood, sweat and tears onto the court.
Yeah, of course I’ve heard the free agency rumors. But at the end of the day, and after meeting with my teammates (it turns out pools are great meeting places) and with the front office, it was clear Cleveland was the place for me. We’re all on the same page and we’re all in. We have unfinished business and now it’s time to get back to work.
and According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com:
Kevin Love will accept a five-year, $110 million contract extension with the Cavs according to sources
Source: Probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com
