Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Trading For Kevin Love

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January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Offensive Versatility

Kevin Love became one of the most heralded players in the NBA during his six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though Minnesota never once made the playoffs, Love became a fantasy basketball superstar.

Love’s offensive game isn’t for everyone, but he’d be a wonderful fit in Jeff Hornacek’s motion offense—primarily due to the fact that he wouldn’t stop the ball.

Love is a capable post player and a lethal pick and roll finisher who plays off of his teammates. He moves well without the ball, which includes both setting screens and moving off of them to find openings as a jump shooter.

When Love finds himself open, he’s as lethal a 3-point shooter as any big man in the NBA—an appealing truth for the New York Knicks.

Love has made at least 100 3-point field goals in five of his past six seasons, including the 115 he’s made through 43 games in 2016-17. He’s especially lethal in catch and shoot situations, which adds to his appeal as an off-ball player.

Love is also one of the best passers at his position, which includes phenomenal outlet passes that would help the Knicks’ improve their lackluster transition attack.

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