Cleveland Cavs trade rumors involving Kevin Love, Collin Sexton debuts

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Collin Sexton reacts after being drafted eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Collin Sexton reacts after being drafted eighth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 06: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempts a layup against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – JUNE 06: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers attempts a layup against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

In Cavs trade rumors, there’s more talk about Kevin Love, in addition to rookie Collin Sexton making his Summer League debut.

1. First thing first. The Kevin Love  rumors. This guy’s next team will be speculated upon until the day he’s finally dealt.

If you believe GM Koby Altman, that won’t happen this season as the Cavs’ top basketball evaluator gave his first public statements since LeBron James chose the Lakers in free agency.

"“Kevin is an All-Star and you don’t get better by moving Kevin,” Altman said."

This is what amounts to GM speak. What’s Altman supposed to say? Love’s a Cav until he’s not, so you better talk him up. Plus it doesn’t hurt to build him up if you’re trying to build up his trade value.

This jives with what ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on WKNR 850-AM. Windy said the Cavs’ veterans were told they should expect to return.

There’s no secret as to what I’d do with Love. Play him, make him the focal point of the offense and then move him.