NBA News Roundup, Monday, June 10th: Clint Capela could join the Boston Celtics, Kevin Love linked with the Oklahoma City Thunder and more

With the NBA Finals now upon us, the playoffs are the talk of the basketball world - although there is no shortage of other stories emerging across the league.

The 2019 draft is just weeks away and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, while a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kemba Walker are about to hit free agency.

With plenty happening around the NBA, here's a look at the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for June 10th.

Oklahoma City Thunder to make a move for Kevin Love?

Since losing LeBron James, the Cavs have focused on developing younger players

The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to make improvements after suffering another disappointing first-round playoff exit. The Thunder won't be contenders during free agency, although Hoops Habit believes they could target Kevin Love via a trade:

For Cleveland, Steven Adams provides them with a young, defensive center whose age aligns with the franchise’s rebuild after the departure of LeBron James. Adams has four more seasons left on his current contract, giving the Cavaliers stability in roster building moving forward.

Oklahoma City’s 21st overall pick also gives Cleveland the opportunity to add a cheap, young player to their roster to compliment Cedi Osman, Collin Sexton, Larry Nance Jr., and the team’s selection with their fifth overall pick in the draft.

Meanwhile this trade allows the Thunder to pair Kevin Love - college teammate and roommate of Russell Westbrook - with the Thunder’s core of Westbrook and George.

Love signed a new long-term deal with the Cavs last summer, although the franchise has since focused on building around a young core.

Celtics in talks to sign Clint Capela

The Houston Rockets are open to trading Clint Capela this summer

Following another playoff exit to the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets are hoping to make major roster changes this summer. Clint Capela is among the players that the Rockets are keen to offload, and Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders is reporting that the Celtics want to sign the 25-year-old:

The Celtics from what I have heard engaged pretty seriously on Clint Capella... have had some level of talks with Terry Rozier on a new deal. Everything is very fluid at this stage in the draft/trade process. It's finding out what you can do.

During the 18-19 regular season, Capela averaged 16.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. However, the center struggled during the postseason, averaging just 9.7 points over 11 appearances. He has four years remaining on the five-year, $90 million contract he signed during the 2018 offseason.

NBA Draft prospect tears ACL

Charles Matthews suffered a serious injury while working out with the Boston Celtics

Charles Matthews looked impressive during pre-draft workouts, although the 22-year-old's prospects of getting drafted may have just taken a huge hit. ESPN is reporting that Matthews suffered a torn ACL during a workout with the Boston Celtics:

Former Michigan guard Charles Matthews suffered a torn ACL, his agent Adam Pensack told ESPN. Matthews, 22, suffered the injury at a workout with the Boston Celtics. Matthews will have knee surgery in his hometown of Chicago in the near future, Pensack said. A timetable for his return will be established after the surgery.

Matthews this season averaged 12.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game for the Wolverines. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard was expected to be selected in the second round of the draft, although the severity of his injury may result in Matthews going undrafted.