The NBA: How Much Do You (K-)Love the Trade?

Kevin Love and Andrew Wiggins swapped jerseys on August 23, 2014
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The trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves (and to a lesser extent, the Philadelphia 76ers) was first reported in the middle of July. Finally, after more than a month of rumors and speculations, the trade involving Kevin Love and Andrew Wiggins (plus a few other players and draft picks) has been completed and finalized. Kevin Love got what he wanted which was to be traded to a contender while LeBron James received a sweet shooting sidekick that can grab rebounds like there's no tomorrow.

The NBA: Can the CAVALIERS Make the Playoffs?

IF Kyrie Irving stays healthy, the Cavs will make the playoffs
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It has been 3 years since LeBron James left Cleveland to join Miami. In his time in South Florida, LBJ has two MVPs and two rings while the Cavaliers have missed the playoffs 3 straight years and amassed a record of 64 wins to 166 losses. In the seven years that James played  for the Cavs, they only had 188 losses and made the playoffs 5 straight years. Will 2013-14 be the year that the Cavs make it back to the postseason? I believe YES.

Reaching the playoffs this coming season is a very viable goal for Cleveland. They have upgraded their roster by drafting Anthony Bennett and signing free agents like Jarrett Jack, Earl Clark and Andrew Bynum. Their best player, Kyrie Irving is expected to be fully healthy while Dion Waiters and Anderson Varejao are also back from the injured list. Let's be clear. The Cavs will make the playoffs IF and only IF Kyrie Irving stays healthy and plays most of their games (95% or more).