Kevin Love to miss 6-8 weeks
No rookie had more double-doubles than Timberwolves forward Kevin Love had (29) last season.
And in the months of January through April, Love averaged a double-double every month except March when he averaged only 9.6 rebounds per game.
Less than two weeks away from the start of the NBA regular season, Love broke his hand while grabbing a rebound in the Wolves' pre-season game against the Bulls last night. The injury will keep Love out of action for 6-8 weeks, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
"It's one of those things you're upset about, but you can't be mad about it," Love said, per Zgoda. "That's part of the game. You hope it doesn't happen to you, but sometimes things don't go your way."
Last season, Love averaged 11.1 points and 9.1 rebound per game in only 25:18 minutes per game.
Love was/is likely to see an increase in minutes in 2009-10 with an expanded role on the team and Love could average in the range of 15 points and 10 rebounds this year.
We'll just have to wait another month or two to see that happen.
