NBA 2019-20: 3 players that need a new team ahead of the upcoming season

The 2019-20 NBA season is quickly approaching, and plenty of changes have taken place during a thrilling off-season. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard will lead in a new era for the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Philadelphia 76ers responded to the departure of Jimmy Butler by signing Al Horford and Josh Richardson.

But while a record number of the NBA's top players got to choose their next move in free agency, several players around the league remain in unsatisfactory scenarios due to being locked into long-term deals. So ahead of the 19-20 season, we take a look at three players that would benefit from being traded.

#3 Andrew Wiggins

Andrew Wiggins has spent his first five seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves

Andrew Wiggins was drafted first overall in the 2014 NBA draft, and the Kansas product looked destined to be a future star after winning Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Wiggins continued to improve over the next two years, and the then 22-year-old seemed on the verge of becoming an All-Star after averaging 23.6 points and 4.0 rebounds during the 16-17 season.

However, fast forward two years and Wiggins' development has stalled. Last season, he shot a career-low 41% from the field and often looked uninterested on the court. Wiggins' defense has also been criticized, although this has been attributed to a lack of effort rather than ability.

Nevertheless, at 24 Wiggins still has the chance to live up to his early promise, and he demonstrated his ability during an excellent 40-point performance against the Thunder back in January. Wiggins will never be the focal point in Minnesota due to the presence of Karl-Anthony Towns, and a trade will serve as a reboot to his faltering career.

#2 Chris Paul

Chris Paul was traded to the Thunder following a two-year spell with the Houston Rockets

Back in 2017, Chris Paul joined the Houston Rockets in an attempt to win a first title. However, the veteran guard was traded to the Thunder earlier this summer after reportedly falling out with his back-court partner James Harden.

Evidently, an Oklahoma City team lacking Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Jerami Grant won't put Paul in a position to compete during the final three years of his contract. And general manager Sam Presti is reportedly looking for trade partners already.

With the Thunder also likely to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at point guard, Paul could also find himself on the bench for a team that will pose no danger to a crowded field of playoff contenders in the Western Conference. CP3 is in the twilight years of his career, and his presence in Oklahoma City is beneficial neither for himself nor for his new team.

#1 Kevin Love

Kevin Love joined the Cavs back in 2014 following an excellent spell with the Timberwolves

When LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time last summer, Kevin Love made the bold decision to commit his remaining prime years to the franchise by signing a new four-year deal. However, while the Cavs promised the former All-Star that they would stay competitive, the team made a woeful start to the 2018-19 season and soon entered a rebuild.

While Collin Sexton enjoyed a fine rookie season, the Cavs don't have too much young talent on the roster - and there are no signs that the team will be able to compete over the final four years of Love's contract. Love himself will turn 31 later this year, and the 5-time All-Star is still good enough to make a major contribution to a contending team.

Love and the Cavs are attempting to make it work but it might be better for the California native to move on.