Kevin Love had his breakout season last year. Putting up monster numbers all year long, he wasn’t going to let this season be a let down. He worked out hard all summer and showed up in great shape and ready to ball. The Timberwolves record alone of 2-3 doesn’t tell the whole story of how much more respect they are getting. With Love leading the way and the addition of Rubio as a spark who’s getting more burn than their starter Ridnour, the TWolves have shown they are not the same team this season. For the first time in the post-Garnett era the TWolves are ready to make some noise. But not so fast, they haven’t done their due diligence and signed Love to a contract extension yet?
Kevin Love has not been offered an extension. Think the double-double emperor’s feelings are bruised? Think agent Jeff Schwartz might be putting the pressure on GM David Kahn and owner Glen Taylor to make a proposal pronto?
You got that right; according to my source, if one isn’t submitted by Jan. 15, 10 days before the league deadline to enrich players in Love’s position (Russell Westbrook is another), then don’t bother.
Supposedly, the restricted free agent — back for season four in superior shape and with amplified area-code accuracy — then will refuse to re-sign this summer or, if things are prolonged, the one after. (via Vecsey at NY Post)
