​LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is defended by Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Staples Center on November 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 1: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a foul during the second half of a basketball game against the Miami Heat at Target Center on April 1, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Heat defeated the Timberwolves 111- 92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien /Getty Images) GettyORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves competes during the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest part of 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend at Amway Center on February 25, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) GettyThe Minnesota Timberwolves could see the return of their legendary power forward in the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. According to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, there is some mutual interest between Kevin Love and the Timberwolves for a possible reunion next season. Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves Have Mutual InterestGettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 1: Kevin Love #42 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a foul during the second half of a basketball game against the Miami Heat at Target Center on April 1, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Heat defeated the Timberwolves 111- 92. (Photo by Hannah Foslien /Getty Images)
Love played his first six seasons in the NBA in Minnesota before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 for Andrew Wiggins. In Cleveland, Love became an NBA champion alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in 2016. “From what I understand, Kevin Love is open to coming back to Minnesota. I do think the Wolves have some interest in bringing him back as well,” he said. Kevin Love returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves is a real possibility.The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski says “From what I understand, Kevin Love is open to coming back to Minnesota. I do think the Wolves have some interest in bringing him back as well”. pic.twitter.com/T4VshtaJaW— Timberwolves Nation (@TWolvesNationCP) September 4, 2026The Timberwolves have a roster spot open for a potential player signing. This is typical for NBA teams, but this does not stop rumors from circulating about possibly adding Love to their roster next season, considering their thin frontcourt ro