In today's Celtics rumors roundup, the Boston Celtics may have emerged as the frontrunner for a potential trade that would net them Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Kevin Love.
Here's ESPN's Chad Ford with his take on the current state of the Kevin Love sweepstakes:
I was told by a good source in Minnesota that as of Monday, the Celtics had the best offer on the table and were the favorites to land Love. I think Bill Simmons reported something similar today. I know the Boston Herald just said the opposite -- that the Warriors and Nuggets had made better offers. But I'm skeptical. The Warriors won't include Klay Thompson (at least not yet). And the Nuggets? They have the 11th pick. They have Kenneth Faried. But what else? Gallinari? Hickson? I don't think that's a better offer than the Celtics.
As has been reported, Kevin Love was seen all over Boston a couple weeks ago - appearing in a photo with Celtics superstar Rajon Rondo and taking in a baseball game at Fenway Park.
While the Timberwolves have publically stated that they would like to retain Love through the 2014-15 season, it seems that both the deals currently on the table and Love himself may ultimately force their hand.
If so, Boston could end up with one of NBA's best pure scorers in Celtics green.
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