The Timberwolves were dragging their feet in offering Kevin Love a max contract, but they have finally caved, but it might be too little too late, as Love is very noncommittal about accepting their offer...
"We'll wait and see what happens," Love told the Star Tribune. "But between now and the 25th something will happen. Either something will happen positive or something will happen negative." The negative is Love becoming a restricted free agent in July.
There could be a couple reasons for this. First, he could be waiting for them to add on a 5th year to the deal which would make it worth $80 million. He could be pissed that they are dragging their feet at all since he is the best player they have had since KG. The last reason (and the one I am hoping for) is that he doesn't have any interest continuing to play for this sorry franchise.
Now, my guess is that even if he doesn't sign that the Timberwolves will match any deal since he is restricted free agent. If I am reading the rules correctly that will only keep him there for 1 more year. Which could still work out if he wants out.
So, the Celtics should have plenty of cap room by then. The problem then would be what would lure him in? Boston would certainly embrace him, I don't think there is any question there. Rondo could take Love's game to the next level, but I do think they would be hurting unless they can make some other moves. I don't know how they could convince Howard to come here next offseason, but if they did a core of Howard, Love and Rondo seems pretty awesome (other then having two awful free throw shooters).
I don't know, but it's fun to dream.