Isaiah Thomas says no 'bad blood' between him and Kevin Love
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas denied a rift with Kevin Love, insisting there is no "bad blood" between the teammates.
Following days of drama with the never-a-dull-moment Cavs, Thomas spoke Saturday to reporters for the first time since the struggling team — Cleveland is 4-7 in January — held a heated meeting that came after Love went home during a lopsided loss to San Antonio last Saturday because the All-Star was sick and then missed practice the following day.
At Monday's pre-practice meeting, Thomas was among the players who challenged Love's absences.
But Thomas said any belief that he specifically targeted Love is inaccurate.
"I didn't call him out," said Thomas, who has struggled in his return from a hip injury.