NBA Salaries: 5 worst contracts in the league right now

#4 Kevin Love - 4 years, $120 million

Kevin Love has been linked with a trade away from the Cavs

When LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time last summer, the franchise reacted quickly by signing Kevin Love to a new four-year, $120 contract extension. The Cavs had hoped to build a contending team around their remaining All-Star, although after making an awful start to the 2018-19 season, the team quickly focused on a rebuild.

Nevertheless, Love's extension only kicked into effect earlier this season, and at 31, he doesn't match the Cavs' timeline to win. The former Minnesota Timberwolves man remains a solid performer, although his prime years are fading and a potential trade ahead of the deadline will be impacted due to the length of his contract.

Admittedly, the Cavs could still find a way to move the forward in the coming months, although they may also have to include a first-round pick due to the size of Love's deal.

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#3 Terry Rozier - 3 years, $56.7 million

Terry Rozier was signed as a replacement for Kemba Walker during the 2019 offseason

Terry Rozier showed flashes of greatness during the 2018 postseason as he averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists over 19 appearances. However, throughout his four-year spell with the Celtics, the 25-year-old largely played a backup role and averaged just 7.7 points and 2.3 assists over 272 appearances.

Despite Rozier's limited production, the Charlotte Hornets stumped up almost $57 million to sign him as a replacement for the outgoing Kemba Walker earlier this year, and he has yet to justify his salary. Additionally, sophomore point guard Devonte' Graham has been excellent for the Hornets, and it could only be a matter of time before they attempt to offload Rozier.