Nikola Pekovic went from 12 percent bodyfat to 8.

[stallionaire]

"There's definitely a different feel going into the locker room, definitely a different feel just being down there playing with those guys," said Love, who arrived back in the Twin Cities from Southern California late last week. "I'm really excited, I'm really excited about this team. ... I think we've definitely added value to this team. I think the locker room is going to be great. I think the players we have on this team can make an immediate impact."

Love will report for Monday's media day and Tuesday's training-camp start in Mankato.

He's also unapologetic for suggesting during the London Olympics that the Wolves will make the playoffs.

"A lot of people got on me and said, 'How's Kevin Love able say the Timberwolves are going to make the playoffs?''' he said. "Why wouldn't I say that? I have faith in this team, I have faith in what we've done this offseason. I do think we have a great shot to make the playoffs. If anybody else says otherwise ... I think we have to go out there and prove what we're made of. It was definitely a tremendous summer for me, a tremendous summer for our team."

Keeping up with Pek

Love called himself in "good shape" and says he'll use training camp to get in better shape. He still, however, apparently wasn't in good enough shape to keep up with Nikola Pekovic during pickup games Monday. Pekovic dropped at least eight pounds and has reduced his body fat from 12 to 8 percent.

"I had to guard him for five games yesterday and in the second game I was already tired," Love said. "He's really in shape. Having to guard him down there is tough. I think he's going to have a really great year."

If you don't think the Wolves are going to bang with every other team in the West with a real shot at a top 5 seed, YOU'RE AN IDIOT.

UNITED WE RUN.

We're completely set at every position, have one of the top coaches in the league leading us, and we have a superstar who's hungry for the playoffs.

[pauk]

I have 6% body fat... why am i not in the NBA?

[IGOTGAME]

If Rubio comes back healthy he could lead this team to the playoffs. Otherwise they won't make it.

[DStebb716]

i'm scared to know how much body fat i have and i'm not even that fat.

[stallionaire]

If Rubio comes back healthy he could lead this team to the playoffs. Otherwise they won't make it.

I think Shved will play fine at pointguard if needed. We don't need Rubio for the entire season.

[Haymaker]

Great, now he can wear skinny jeans.

[swi7ch]

Who is their starting 5?

Pekovic
Love
???
Roy
Rubio

Did I get it right?

[JellyBean]

Holy smokes!! I can't wait until the season starts. We are making the playoffs this year.

[stallionaire]

Who is their starting 5?

Pekovic
Love
???
Roy
Rubio

Did I get it right?

Kirilenko at the 3.

[tommy3]

My thoughts on this: No ****ing way he's down to 8 percent

[JellyBean]

Who is their starting 5?

Pekovic
Love
???
Roy
Rubio

Did I get it right?

Pretty close. Nothing is set in stone yet. I would throw in Andrei Kirilenko between Love and Roy, if we start Roy. If Roy can't start, we have Chase Buddinger, Alexey Shved, or Malcolm Lee. I am looking forward to seeing this Alexey play. I need to order me a jersey now. Minnesota will be back in the playoffs this year!!!

[inclinerator]

more like 16 percent down to 12

[stallionaire]

more like 16 percent down to 12

FSN is an okay source, consideirng they probably asked Love about it first too.

[ILLsmak]

I have 6% body fat... why am i not in the NBA?

Need muscle, too...

-Smak

[DuMa]

Ironically, Wolves went from 12% black last year to 8% black this year