Kings could trade for Love without contract agreement

The Kings are willing to give up their eighth overall pick in this year's NBA draft and a combination of players for Kevin Love, even though he would not be expected to sign a contract extension before next season.

The Kings know they'd have to gamble on convincing Love to re-sign, given that the franchise is rebuilding and Love is looking to play for a contender after never reaching the playoffs with the Timberwolves.

Love's suitors also figure to include a number of bigger markets, including the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls.