NBA: Kevin Love returning to Heat on two-year deal -- report

Forward Kevin Love is returning to the Miami Heat on a two-year, $8 million deal, The Athletic reported Sunday.

Love opted out of his $4 million option for the 2024-25 season on Saturday.

Love, who turns 36 in September, was a valuable role player for the Heat last season. He averaged 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds over 16.8 minutes in 55 games (five starts).

A five-time All-Star, Love won an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015-16 season.

Love has career averages of 16.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 929 games (684 starts) with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2008-14), Cavaliers (2014-22) and Heat. — Field Level Media/Reuters