Kevin Love clarified that he's not considering retirement, despite previous reports suggesting otherwise. He emphasized the need for the Miami Heat team to seize the current opportunity, acknowledging the uncertainty of how long he and others have left in their careers.

By the Numbers
  • Love, 35, is in his 16th NBA season.
  • He has a $4MM player option for next season.
  • During the regular season, Love averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 16.8 minutes per game.
State of Play
  • Love's minutes have been limited during the first-round series due to matchup problems with Boston.
  • He joined the Miami Heat in February 2023 after a buyout with Cleveland.
What's Next

It remains to be seen whether Love will exercise his $4MM player option for the next season, but he made it clear that he plans to continue playing in the NBA.

Bottom Line

Kevin Love dispelled retirement rumors and emphasized the importance of seizing the current opportunity, while also highlighting the uncertainty of how much time is left in his career, indicating his intention to continue playing in the NBA.