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Kevin Love reportedly declines $4 million player option, but leaves both sides open for negotiations

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 7: Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat attempts a shot in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 7, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Kevin Love declined his $4 million player option on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but he expects to remain with the Heat. According to Wojnarowski, both sides are “excited” to negotiate a new deal in free agency.

Love, a five-time All-Star, signed with the Heat in February 2023 after becoming a free agent midseason, and re-signed with the team last July. The 35-year-old center averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 55 games off the bench with Miami.

After six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Love spent eight-plus seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he was instrumental in the team’s NBA Championship run in 2016. Love will begin his 17th season with the league next year.

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