Stephen Ross, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of undergraduate programs, was quoted in the recent Pioneer Press article, “If Timberwolves-Love split happens, timing could be everything.”

Come January, the Wolves could offer Kevin Love a contract worth $26 million, but reports are that Love has no intention of resigning with the team and will choose to opt out of the final year in his contract (2015-16′). The best case scenario for both parties would appear to be a trade by the NBA Draft on June 26, or a trade before the February deadline.

In the article, Ross observed that Timberwolves fans wouldn’t necessarily be mad at Love himself, but the organization. He also noted a non-winning season could contribute to the frustration.