[McMenamin] Kevin Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, has been in touch with the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office since James picked Philadelphia, sources told ESPN. Philly would need to make a move to accommodate the 38-year-old Love.
Love’s agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, has been in touch with the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office since James picked Philadelphia, sources told ESPN. Though the 6-foot-10 Love and James have remained close since teaming up for four seasons with the Cavaliers and even vacationed extensively together this summer, that bond doesn’t necessarily mean there will be a roster spot for the former five-time All-Star by training camp. The Sixers are already at roster capacity after signing another one of James’ former teammates, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, to their last spot. And they already have two backup centers behind Joel Embiid in 23-year-old Adem Bona and 24-year-old Ariel Hukporti. Philly would need to make a move to accommodate the 38-year-old Love, who averaged 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 37.3% from 3 off the bench for the Jazz last season. Though Love has interest in pairing with James to pursue a championship, he has maintained a strong relationship with Jazz coach Will Hardy, serving as a veteran voice with that young group, sources said. Utah, however, also has a full roster.