Jan 2, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) warms up prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz defeated the Timberwolves 106-84. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

The 2012-13 season has been one to forget for Kevin Love. Arguably the best power forward in the NBA has struggled with a broken hand and has not been able to help his team reach the playoffs.

According to a tweet by Alan Horton, Love is now back with the team and working on his jump shot:

.@kevinlove back with the #twolves and back working on that jumper. instagr.am/p/W5P_3TPeqR/

— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) March 15, 2013

However, this does not mean that Love is eligible to play, or anywhere close to that yet. A report by StarTribune says that the power forward has not made a decision on whether he will play at all this season:

“I’d say that has crossed my mind, but as far as making a decision, I haven’t made that decision yet,” he said.

He still hopes to be able to play this season, but regardless of whether he does the season seems all but lost. Minnesota had playoff aspirations going into this season, but have suffered through a great deal of injuries, which have limited them to a mediocre 22-41 record.
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Jan 2, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) controls the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Love, who broke his hand for the second time this season against the Denver Nuggets last week, will require surgery.

The All-Star forward will be forced to miss 8 to 10 weeks of action.

Love should still see some regular season action this season, but with him being ruled out for several months it is hard to see Minnesota making the playoffs.

Love returned early from his previous injury, and led the team in scoring and rebounding, despite shooting a poor 35% from the field.

Love’s injury is one of the many setbacks for the playoff aspiring Wolves.

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