NBA Rumors: An old acquaintance could accompany LeBron James wherever he goes
Kevin Love was for many years a teammate of the native of Akron in the Cleveland Cavaliers, where they won the legendary ring of 2016 together
The future of LeBron James continues to be the big unknown of NBA free agency. While several franchises are working to try to convince the four-time league MVP, the possible consequences of his decision on other market movements are also gaining importance.
In this regard, journalist Jake Fischer revealed a detail on Saturday about what could happen with the team that manages to secure James' services.
Kevin Love could arrive alongside LeBron
During a live broadcast by Bleacher Report from the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Fischer stated that it wouldn't surprise him if Kevin Love ended up joining the same team that signs LeBron James.
"It wouldn't surprise me if Kevin Love was considered a companion for any team acquiring LeBron James," the journalist said.
LeBron announced his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of last month. A few days after ending his eight-season stint with the LA franchise, his agent, Rich Paul, explained on the Game Over podcast that "happiness" will be a determining factor in choosing his next destination.
According to Paul, James wants to be able to enjoy golf and, at the same time, compete for another championship. Fischer believes that Kevin Love's presence could be another factor related to that quest for happiness.
A precedent in Cleveland
This wouldn't be the first time they share a team. When LeBron returned to Cleveland in 2014, the Cavaliers also added Kevin Love. Alongside Kyrie Irving, the three led the Ohio franchise to the historic triumph in the 2016 NBA Finals, where they overtook the Golden State Warriors to clinch the championship.
After four more seasons in Cleveland, LeBron left again to begin his tenure in Los Angeles, while Love continued with the Cavaliers until joining the Miami Heat in 2023.
Love also seeks a new team
In 2025, Fischer had already reported that Kevin Love was seeking a trade to one of the league's big markets, with New York and Los Angeles as possible destinations.
If the Heat had sent him to the LA franchise, the power forward would have reunited with one of his great friends. However, Miami ended up trading him to the Utah Jazz in July 2025 as part of a three-team deal that brought Norman Powell to South Beach.
During the last season, Love averaged 6.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game with Utah. Apart from his on-court performance, he played a vital role as a veteran in a team full of young players. Nevertheless, with the Jazz fully committed to their young core, Love found himself without a spot in Salt Lake City.
Now, like LeBron James, Kevin Love is also an unrestricted free agent, so he could become a reinforcement for the franchise that ends up incorporating the four-time NBA Finals MVP.
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