Love remains unsigned as Lakers speculated as possible landing spot

Kevin Love is still an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with Utah, where he averaged 12.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per 36 minutes off the bench. Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes floated the Lakers as a fit who could use a veteran exception to sign him.

Los Angeles currently carries 16 players on its standard roster, one over the league limit, so a cut would likely be needed first. No talks between Love and the Lakers have been reported, only a speculative link tied to his past friendship with LeBron James.

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