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Warriors: Ranking the 5 best players potentially available in trades

By Tony Pesta

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high fives his teammate during the game against the Washington Wizards on November 15, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 15: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high fives his teammate during the game against the Washington Wizards on November 15, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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5. Kevin Love

It feels like a Kevin Love trade is long overdue for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The franchise was reluctant to let their sole All-Star walk away following the departure of LeBron James and trapped themselves by offering a massive contract extension to Love.

Now, the Cavs face the fact that moving this contract is going to be a challenge. Love has had multiple outbursts directed at the front office and is visibly annoyed with the direction of the team. The 31-year old former All-NBA member is not looking to be part of a rebuilding process.

Despite his expensive contract, Love is still capable of contributing at a high level. He is averaging 16.9 points and 10.3 rebounds while only being engaged in half of his games. When he is showing full effort, we have seen bright flashes from Love.

The Warriors could find success with Love as a stretch-big to help spread the floor. The big man is a career 37.0 percent 3-point shooter and has knocked down over 100 3-pointers in six total seasons.

Love might not be worth the price of his contract but there is no denying he is one of the best players available in trades.

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