Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman weighed in on Kevin Love’s desire for a maximum contract extension.

"From a coaching standpoint, it's really important," Adelman said. "He's crucial to us. I'm hoping that something is going to happen for his sake. He came out with a great start this season and, hopefully, they're going to come to some resolution. I don't know what would happen if it didn't come to fruition. That's something that we'd have to deal with at that time."

The Wolves have until Jan. 25 to sign Love to a four- or five-year deal expected to be worth $15 million a year or more.

"I'm hoping that between Glen and David and Kevin and his agent, they come to some resolution," Adelman said, referring to team owner Glen Taylor and president of basketball operations David Kahn. "It certainly would help him, which would help us."