The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into training camp with a roster that barely resembles the one that finished last season, and there may still be one more familiar name on the way back.
Minnesota has already overhauled its frontcourt in a major way, moving on from Naz Reid and Julius Randle and bringing in LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. The result is a team that looks a lot less like the oversized, defense-first group it was built to be and a lot more like a fast, flashy outfit with Ball handling the offense.
But the Wolves are still looking for more help up front.
According to the Jon Krawczynski Show, Minnesota wants another power forward, and the top target right now is Kevin Love.
On the show, Krawczynski was asked, “Is it possible we will see the return of Kevin Love to the Timberwolves?”
His answer: “It is possible… [The Timberwolves] now have 14 players under contract, so that 15th spot is open. A lot of teams will keep that spot open for financial reasons, but also just for flexibility, in terms of deal-making.
But if you do look at one thing the Wolves could use, it’s another veteran presence who can play some, which Kevin Love can do. But also a guy in that locker room who knows how to communicate with coaches, and knows how to communicate with the players, who can just be a real help in a long season, kind of getting everyone through…
…from what I understand, Kevin Love is open to coming back to Minnesota. I do think that the Wolves have some interest in bringing him back, as well.
Kevin Love turns 38 on Wednesday, and while he’s a long way from the All-Star who once starred in Minnesota, he still has value as a reserve. The former No. 5 overall pick in 2008 has since won an NBA title and played for three different teams. His latest stop came in Utah, where he logged 16.6 minutes per game for the 2025 Jazz, averaging 6.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 37 games.
Love hasn’t played 20 or more minutes per game since the 2022-23 season, and he hasn’t averaged double figures in scoring since 2021-22. Even so, when he’s available, he still brings elite three-point shooting and above-average rebounding, which are both areas Minnesota could use help with.
From the sound of it, the interest runs both ways.
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