Minnesota Timberwolves and Kevin Love express mutual interest in reunion
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves hold an open roster spot following the release of John Konchar to accommodate the signing of Jonathan Kuminga. Reports suggest both the team and veteran forward Kevin Love have interest in a potential return to the franchise. Love, who played his first six seasons in Minnesota, remains an unrestricted free agent after his most recent stint with the Utah Jazz. While team insider Jon Krawczynski notes that a reunion is possible, he characterizes the actual likelihood of the signing as low. The front office is currently evaluating several candidates to fill the remaining vacancy with a veteran who can provide locker room leadership.
- •Minnesota holds an open roster spot after waiving John Konchar.
- •Kevin Love is open to a return to his original franchise.
- •The team is considering multiple candidates for the final roster vacancy.
- •Love appeared in 37 games for the Utah Jazz during the previous season.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves have mutual interest?
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Interested In Kevin Love Reunion This Season
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Could Be Eyeing A Reunion With Kevin Love This Offseason
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Insider: Wolves, Kevin Love share interest in potential reunion
"The Minnesota Timberwolves have already added two new starters, but their fan base may get more good news before the regular season starts. Former franchise great Kevin Love remains a free agent and is now on the Timberwolves radar for a potential reunion. The aging Love may no longer be a trustworthy rotation player in […] The post Timberwolves Interested In Kevin Love Reunion This Season appeared first on HEAVY.
"After the acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga, rumors suggest that the Timberwolves could be eyeing a reunion with Kevin Love this summer.
"Wolves insider Jon Krawczynski stated that a potential reunion is possible, but the likelihood of it actually happening is low.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 4:40 PMKevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves have mutual interest?
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves have mutual interest?
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:18 AMTimberwolves Interested In Kevin Love Reunion This Season
The Minnesota Timberwolves have already added two new starters, but their fan base may get more good news before the regular season starts. Former franchise great Kevin Love remains a free agent and is now on the Timberwolves radar for a potential reunion. The aging Love may no longer be a trustworthy rotation player in […] The post Timberwolves Interested In Kevin Love Reunion This Season appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:08 AMTimberwolves Could Be Eyeing A Reunion With Kevin Love This Offseason
After the acquisition of Jonathan Kuminga, rumors suggest that the Timberwolves could be eyeing a reunion with Kevin Love this summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:45 PMInsider: Wolves, Kevin Love share interest in potential reunion
Wolves insider Jon Krawczynski stated that a potential reunion is possible, but the likelihood of it actually happening is low.
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