• As for Wade, rival executives are split on whether he and Riley will be able to reach a compromise that will keep him in Miami. One Western Conference executive told CBSSports.com there are strong indications Wade is gone, with Cleveland and the Lakers chief among his likely destinations. Another Western team, however, is betting on Riley to find the middle ground. "I don't see why they'd argue and fight after what they've both done for each other and for that franchise," the exec said.
• Kevin Love's decision to opt out of his $16.7 million contract for next season is no surprise, considering a new deal would start at $19 million and come with more security. The real test for Love is how receptive he'll be to suitors offering a more prominent role than the Cavs have in mind; the Celtics, Lakers and Suns are just a few of the teams that will be chasing him. In the end, Love may prefer to do a two-year deal with a player option for 2016-17, when the spike in the salary cap will nullify the advantage Cleveland has in being able to offer a longer deal.