NBA News Roundup, Sunday, July 14th: Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks interested in Kevin Love, Lonzo Ball excited to play for the Pelicans and more

The 2019 NBA offseason is now well underway, and most of the in-demand free agents around the league have already been snatched up. At this point, the remaining pool of available talent is pretty shallow and consists primarily of veterans looking to extend their careers via minimum deals.

However, NBA teams will start to look towards trades over the coming weeks, and a number of major moves could still be in the works. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for July 14th.

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Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat may explore a trade for Kevin Love

Kevin Love could be made available by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the summer progresses

Kevin Love played a fundamental role in the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent success, although the veteran has increasingly looked like an odd man out following LeBron James' departure. At 30, Love doesn't fit in with the Cavs' timeline to contend, and the former Timberwolves man still has four seasons remaining on his existing deal.

Before the Thunder traded Paul George and Russell Westbrook, Love was linked with a move to Oklahoma City, although Matt Burke of Metro Bet is reporting that the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks are also possible trade destinations:

Other teams that will likely be in contact with Cavs GM Koby Altman when (if) he puts Love on the trade market are the Heat and Mavericks. Both teams are one big piece away from contention and will be highly active in trade circles in the months leading up to the February trade deadline.

During the 18-19 season, injuries restricted Love to just 22 outings. In his limited time on the court, the veteran forward averaged 17.0 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

Lonzo Ball can't wait to start for the Pelicans

Lonzo Ball was traded to the Pelicans after spending two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers

Lonzo Ball was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick of the 2017 draft, and the young point guard was expected to play a key role in the future of the franchise.

However, injuries impacted Ball's performances on the court, and the 21-year-old was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier in the summer. Nevertheless, during an interview with ESPN, Ball revealed that he was excited by the prospect of linking up with his former teammates in New Orleans:

I was kind of excited, honestly... So I was kind of already just waiting for it, honestly, and I was happy to go with two guys I am comfortable with in B.I. (Brandon Ingram) and JHart (Josh Hart). I am excited to see what we can do.

During the 18-19 season, Ball played 47 times, averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 5.3 rebounds.

Marcus Morris and Nerlens Noel fire Rich Paul

Nerlens Noel will spend the 19-20 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder

Nerlens Noel and Marcus Morris were among two of the players that changed their minds during free agency, and Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News is reporting that Noel and Morris are now parting ways with super agent Rich Paul.

According to a source, Marcus Morris and Nerlens Noel have fired agent Rich Paul.

— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) July 13, 2019

Noel initially agreed on a new one-year extension with the Thunder, before backing out. However, Noel subsequently returned to the team after failing to find a better deal.

Meanwhile, Morris agreed upon a two-year, $20 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, although he soon wanted out after receiving a one-year, $15 million offer from the Knicks. The Spurs eventually withdrew their offer, although Morris' decision reportedly irked a number of executives.

Paul himself is known as the most powerful agent in the NBA, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis are among his most noteworthy clients.