Player Info
- Height
- 6'10"
- Weight
- 251 lbs
- Age
- 38
- Born
- 1988-09-07
- Position
- C
- Service
- 18 yrs
- Bird Rights
- Full
- Trade Status
- Eligible
Kevin Love's contract and salary history. Amounts are shown by NBA season; options and non-guaranteed years are not guaranteed future earnings. Data and methodology
Contract
Kevin Love signed a 2 year, $8,000,000 contract with the Miami Heat, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000. In 2026-27, Love will earn, while carrying a cap hit of $7,885,000.
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $3.9M | $3.9M | $3.9M | — |
| 2025-26 | $4.2M | $4.2M | $4.2M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 2 year, $7,863,263 contract with the Miami Heat, including $7,863,263 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,931,632.
- •2024-25: Player Option (deadline 6/29/24, declined 6/29/24)
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $3.8M | $3.8M | $3.8M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 1 year, $3,114,138 contract with the Miami Heat, including $3,114,138 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,114,138.
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.1M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 4 year, $120,402,172 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $120,402,172 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $30,100,543.
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $28.9M | $28.9M | $28.9M | — |
| 2020-21 | $31.3M | $31.3M | $31.3M | — |
| 2021-22 | $31.3M | $31.3M | $31.3M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 5 year, $113,211,750 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including $113,211,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22,642,350.
- •Maximum contract
- •2019 Player Option declined (via extension)
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $19.7M | $19.7M | $19.7M | — |
| 2016-17 | $21.2M | $21.2M | $21.2M | — |
| 2017-18 | $22.6M | $22.6M | $22.6M | — |
| 2018-19 | $24.1M | $24.1M | $24.1M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 4 year, $60,825,938 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $60,825,938 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,206,485.
- •2015 Player Option declined
- •Cap Hold $17,695,200
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $13.7M | $13.7M | $13.7M | — |
| 2013-14 | $14.7M | $14.7M | $14.7M | — |
| 2014-15 | $15.7M | $15.7M | $15.7M | — |
Kevin Love signed a 4 year, $14,812,701 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $14,812,701 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,703,175.
- •2010 Club Option exercised
- •2011 82 game salary: $4,609,704
- •2011 Club Option exercised
- •Qualifying Offer: $4,609,704
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $3.2M | — |
| 2009-10 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $3.4M | — |
| 2010-11 | $3.6M | $3.6M | $3.6M | — |
| 2011-12 | $3.7M | $4.6M | $3.7M | — |
Per-Game Stats
| Season | GP | GS | MPG | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% | FGA | FTA |
|---|
| 2016-17 | 60 | 60 | 31.4 | 19.0 | 11.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 42.7% | 37.3% | 87.1% | 14.5 | 4.9 |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 59 | 28.0 | 17.6 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 45.8% | 41.5% | 88.0% | 12.4 | 4.5 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 21 | 27.2 | 17.0 | 10.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 38.5% | 36.1% | 90.4% | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 56 | 31.8 | 17.6 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 45.0% | 37.4% | 85.4% | 13.0 | 3.9 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 25 | 24.9 | 12.2 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 40.9% | 36.5% | 82.4% | 10.1 | 2.0 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 4 | 22.5 | 13.6 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 43.0% | 39.2% | 83.8% | 10.3 | 2.7 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 20 | 20.0 | 8.2 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 38.9% | 33.4% | 87.9% | 6.8 | 1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 5 | 16.8 | 8.8 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 44.0% | 34.4% | 78.7% | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 9 | 10.9 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 35.7% | 35.8% | 69.6% | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 5 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 39.7% | 37.3% | 84.1% | 5.4 | 1.2 |
Advanced Stats
| Season | GP | MPG | TS% True Shooting % (TS%) Advanced Metrics A shooting efficiency metric that accounts for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Calculated as Points / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). League average is typically around 57%. More accurate than FG% because it includes the value of threes and free throws. Open in glossary → | USG% Usage Rate (USG%) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the court. Counts possessions ended by a field goal attempt, free throw attempt, or turnover. League average is ~20%. High-usage players (25%+) are primary scoring options. Open in glossary → | PER PER (Player Efficiency Rating) Advanced Metrics A per-minute rating developed by John Hollinger that summarizes a player's statistical accomplishments in a single number. League average is 15.0. Values above 20 indicate All-Star caliber play; above 25 is MVP-level. Open in glossary → | BPM BPM (Box Plus/Minus) Advanced Metrics A box score-based estimate of a player's contribution in points above league average per 100 possessions. 0.0 is league average, +5.0 is All-NBA level, +10.0 is MVP-level. Splits into OBPM (offensive) and DBPM (defensive). Open in glossary → | OBPM | DBPM | VORP VORP (Value Over Replacement) Advanced Metrics The total box score contribution of a player over a replacement-level player, scaled to an 82-game season. Derived from BPM and minutes played. A replacement player is defined as one who produces at -2.0 BPM. Useful for comparing total value across players with different minutes. Open in glossary → | WS Win Shares (WS) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the number of wins a player contributes to their team through their offense and defense. Splits into Offensive Win Shares and Defensive Win Shares. A typical starter produces 4-6 WS per season; elite players reach 12+. Open in glossary → | WS/48 WS/48 (Win Shares per 48 Minutes) Advanced Metrics Win Shares scaled to a per-48-minute rate, allowing comparison between players with different playing time. League average is approximately .100. Values above .200 indicate elite production. Open in glossary → | ORtg Offensive Rating (ORtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player produces per 100 possessions. Higher is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual ORtg factors in scoring efficiency, assists, and ball-handling. Open in glossary → | DRtg Defensive Rating (DRtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player allows per 100 possessions. Lower is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual DRtg factors in steals, blocks, rebounds, and defensive positioning. Open in glossary → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 60 | 31.4 | 57.3% | 25.3% | 18.5 | +0.8 | +0.5 | +0.3 | 1.3 | 21.5 | 0.547 | 115.5 | 107.1 |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 28.0 | 61.4% | 24.8% | 20.2 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +0.4 | 1.3 | 15.5 | 0.451 | 112.7 | 111.3 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 27.2 | 56.1% | 25.9% | 16.8 | +0.7 | +0.4 | +0.3 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 0.365 | 110.5 | 114.7 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 31.8 | 59.9% | 22.5% | 16.5 | -0.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 | 0.9 | 8.5 | 0.230 | 107.4 | 115.4 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 24.9 | 55.6% | 21.1% | 14.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.159 | 107.0 | 113.4 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 22.5 | 59.4% | 23.9% | 18.5 | +0.7 | +0.4 | +0.3 | 1.1 | 8.5 | 0.246 | 108.9 | 107.4 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 20.0 | 54.8% | 18.5% | 12.4 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.2 | 0.5 | 5.8 | 0.225 | 113.7 | 109.8 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 16.8 | 59.7% | 21.0% | 17.7 | +1.1 | +0.7 | +0.4 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 0.267 | 114.7 | 108.2 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 10.9 | 48.8% | 23.0% | 15.6 | +1.6 | +0.9 | +0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.156 | 108.7 | 112.3 |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 16.6 | 56.8% | 16.3% | 15.3 | +0.3 | +0.2 | +0.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.208 | 115.8 | 122.5 |