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Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press: Team USA starts its gold-medal defense Sunday, July 29, against France. Kevin Love is only 23 but acknowledges this might be his only shot at an Olympic medal if USA Basketball opts to limit NBA player participation...

Bob Sansevere of the Pioneer Press: Even though Kevin Love would have been a restricted free agent and not likely to leave next season, the Wolves had to send a message to Love, his teammates and fans that they were committed to keeping him as a core...

Mark Kiszla of The Denver Post: "The Nuggets think nobody loves them. That explains why what amounted to an apology by the NBA was so right and so necessary. Hey, didn't Carmelo Anthony walk out on Denver so his wife could be one of the beautiful peo...

Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images If you like havoc, you'll love Tony Allen. What do you really love about basketball? What are your favorite moments? When are you most thrilled? I love a lot of stuff about the game but way up high on the list is: re...

Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune: "On the day after, Timberwolves forward Kevin Love smiled and told everybody not to weep for him. 'With the way people were texting me last night, you would have thought a family member died,' he said after practice o...

Ray Richardson of the Pioneer Press: "Why not add some drama to Kevin Love's double-double odyssey? Twenty minutes before tipoff of the Timberwolves' game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Target Center, Love finally decided to see how...

Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman: "You knew this night was different when Blake Griffin received a mighty roar in the Los Angeles Clipper pregame introductions. Not an oh-my-lord-Kobe-Bryant-is-in-the-building roar. A we-love-you-Blake roar. Then a funn...

Howard Beck of The New York Times: "At 6 feet 8 inches, he could be an overpowering staff ace or a fearsome closer. Imagine the possibilities. Tracy McGrady has. 'I love baseball right to this day more than I love basketball,' he said, lounging at th...

I love him for playing so hard. I hate him for overreacting. I love him for working out with the rookies every summer. I hate him for swinging fists at fans. I love him for taking over games at both ends. I hate him for saying stupid things. I love h...