Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anthony Bennett will reportedly be traded before the end of the month, but the 2013 first overall pick insisted that he is not losing sleep over the possible trade.
Recent reports indicated that Bennett will be traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with 2014 top rookie pick Andrew Wiggins and a 2015 first-round pick in exchange for All-Star forward Kevin Love.
In turn, the Timberwolves will reportedly move Bennett to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for versatile forward Thaddeus Young, who is reportedly being eyed by Minnesota to take Love's place on their rotation.
When asked about the reported trade, Bennett insisted that he is ready about any eventuality, saying that he is ready to play for any team next season.
"I'm just a young man just ready to work," Bennett said via Toronto Sun. "Wherever I end up, doesn't really matter to me. I just want to play the game of basketball."
Bennett struggled mightily in his rookie season as he averaged just 4.2 points to go along with 3.0 rebounds per game last season, but the 21-year-old forward is confident that he can bounce back next season.
The former UNLV standout said that this offseason has been completely different from last year because he was not able to train like he wanted to last summer due to an injury.
"Last summer I couldn't really do anything, just was pretty much out from the jump. This summer I was back on track right after the season, just watching everything I do, watching what I eat, just making sure everything is right for Summer League. I'm continuing more so I can be ready for the season," Bennett said.
Bennett looked poise to make an impact next season after averaging 13.3 points to go along with 7.8 rebounds for the Cavaliers in the 2014 Las Vegas Summer League. The incoming sophomore said that he will work hard to sustain the confidence he gained from his pre-season performances.
"Just have to stay with it. Just keep working because there's other guys that play the same position as you trying to take your spot," Bennett said. "I can fight through adversity. It wasn't the best season for me, I'll admit that, but just fighting the injuries, the way things were, just never made me give up."
