Kevin Love Slams Apron Rules Blocking Thunder Big Three

Kevin Love unloaded on the NBA’s apron rules on The Old Man and The Three, calling them “f--king stupid” and saying “that’s bulls--t.” He argued the limits could prevent the Oklahoma City Thunder from keeping Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren together after their huge extensions, and warned rising vet-minimum costs will make it harder for teams to sign experienced players. Merlin senses a clash between intent and impact. The apron was meant to curb runaway spending, yet it can end up penalizing teams that built through drafting and development. If Oklahoma City crosses the second apron, roster flexibility will shrink and veterans become harder to add. Love’s bluntness turns a technical cap rule into a public test of whether the league will protect parity or reward homegrown success.