Cleveland Cavaliers News: Is Kevin Love Worth First Overall Picks Wiggins And Bennett? 3-Time All Star Will Make Cavs Instant Favorite Title Contender

Cleveland Cavaliers news have been interesting this off-season. First they picked Andrew Wiggins as the top draft pick of the year, then lost a number of players in free agency, but eventually got the ultimate reward of a returning LeBron James from his stint in Miami. 

But ever since James made his Decision 2.0, one question for this young Cavs team is whether this group of players will be enough to make a successful run deep into the Playoffs, and possibly even clinching the team's second Final's appearance in franchise history. 

The answer to that question is one man - 25-year-old Kevin Love who has been reported to be interested in playing with the Cavs if ever LBJ decides to head home. And now that the 4-time MVP is finally home in Cleveland, the only thing stopping this trade to happen is the Wolves' interest in current top pick Wiggins. 

According to a report by Bleacher Report, Chris Broussard of ESPN has the latest updates regarding the trade talks between Cleveland and Minnesota:

"The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed a blockbuster trade centered around Kevin Love and the league's last two No. 1 draft picks, league sources told ESPN."

"In an attempt to add Love, a three-time All-Star, the Cavaliers are willing to part with Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett, the top picks in the past two drafts."

"One source said the Cavs are also willing to give up a first-round draft pick for next season. Any other players involved in the talks are not known."

If this trade will indeed push through, then the Cavs would have to let go of their first round draft pick who has yet to play an NBA game. Bennett may be one of the expendables for Cleveland who performed poorly during his rookie season, averaging 4.2 points and 3 rebounds a game, but Wiggins has tremendous upside and a potential that the Cavs can build upon in the years to come.

The Cavs should think this one through very carefully, but as far as Minnesota is concerned, no Wiggins on the deal will also mean no Love. 

And Love is all Lebron and the Cavs need in order to create the next big three of the East. 

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