Lebron James only signed 2 year deal with option to exercise his free agent right next year. Love has expressed in various news articles that he wants opt out next year if he's not traded, or to test free agency in two years. This means that any team giving up assets will have to consider if he will sign long term deal. Love also expressed that he does not want to be a Cavalier unless Lebron is part of the roster. If your Love, would you sign a long-term deal if Lebron is only secured by one year in Cleveland? If you are GM of the Bulls, or Celtics, or the Warriors; would you give up your promising young talents and draft picks for a one to two year rental player? With all the talks of who has leverage and what assets to give up in exchange for Love- how about leverage minus what Love wants to do?
Do we all need to factor in Love's plan for his future?