Kevin Love Injury News & Updates

Love (rest) isn't part of Utah's injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks.

The Jazz rested Love on Thursday for the opening leg of the team's back-to-back, but the veteran forward will be a full-go for Friday's contest. Love is averaging 5.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 14.3 minutes per game this season.

Love (rest) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.

The Jazz are choosing to give the veteran center the first night off during a back-to-back set. The expectation is that Love will be available for Friday's matchup against the Knicks. Kyle Filipowski should pick up a few extra minutes Thursday.

Love (rest) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Houston.

The veteran big man sat out Sunday's meeting with the Rockets, but he's available for Monday's rematch. Love has averaged 5.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 14.2 minutes per contest in 11 games this season, and his presence should cut into Kyle Filipowski's minutes a bit.

Love is out of Sunday's game against the Rockets due to rest.

Love played 17 minutes off the bench against the Kings, notching nine points, seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. He'll rest the first leg of this back-to-back set, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the second leg, also against the Rockets, on Monday.

Love (rest) is not on the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.

Love missed Monday's game against the Warriors due to rest, but the veteran forward will be available and should handle his regular workload Friday in a battle of struggling teams against the Kings. Love is averaging 5.0 points and 4.4 boards on 13.8 minutes per game this season.

Love (rest) is out for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Monday is the second part of a back-to-back for Utah, so there's not much of a surprise here. The veteran big man's absence should open up a few extra minutes for Kyle Filipowski off the bench, making the latter a worthwhile streaming candidate in most formats Monday.

Love (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Love sat out Tuesday's win over the Pacers, though he'll return to action against the Hawks. Over five appearances this season, the veteran big man has averaged 4.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 13.0 minutes per contest.

Love (rest) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

The Jazz are choosing to give the veteran big man Tuesday night off. Love figures to be available for Thursday's tilt against the Hawks. With Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) also sidelined, Utah should lean more heavily on Jusuf Nurkic and Kyle Filipowski in the frontcourt.

Love ended Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets with three points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 14 minutes.

Walker Kessler (shoulder) did not travel with the team to Charlotte and is undergoing further testing, and it sounds like he could potentially miss more time. Love picked up the backup center minutes behind Jusuf Nurkic on Sunday, and that trend may continue for the short term.

Love ended with 12 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes in Wednesday's preseason loss to Houston.

The Jazz were missing several key members of their frontcourt, enabling Love to soak up substantial playing time in this exhibition contest. However, the veteran big man's presence on the team will likely be more pronounced as a mentor to Utah's young players as opposed to a regular contributor on the court in 2025-26.

Love is expected to be in attendance during Utah's training camp, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Ever since Love was traded to the team on July 7, rumors have circulated about a potential buyout that would make the veteran big man a free agent, allowing him to choose where he wants to play during the upcoming 2025-26 season. However, nothing has come to fruition with the start of the regular season right around the corner. It may not be out of the realm of possibility that Love suits up for his new squad. During the 2024-25 campaign, Love played in only 23 games for Miami, averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest, while shooting 35.7 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from three-point range.

The Jazz acquired Love and Kyle Anderson in a three-team trade Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Heat received Norman Powell and the Clippers acquired John Collins.

Love obviously doesn't fit Utah's timeline, but the Jazz picked up a 2027 second-round pick to entice them to flip Collins' expiring contract. With that said, it remains to be seen if Love will stick around in Utah. Love, who will be entering his age-37 season, made just 23 regular-season appearances in 2024-25 with averages of 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love will end up missing the final 12 games of the regular season due to a personal matter. It's unclear whether the veteran center will be available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament clash against Chicago.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Love will miss an 11th straight game for the Heat on Friday in New Orleans. The veteran big man's next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Wizards.

Love (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.

Love will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable for a return.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Love will miss a ninth straight game for the Heat on Monday due to personal reasons. The veteran big man's next opportunity to return to the floor will be Wednesday against the Bulls.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.

Love will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to personal reasons. The veteran big man's next chance to feature will come Monday against the 76ers.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love will miss a seventh consecutive game for the Heat due to personal reasons. The next chance for the veteran big man to return to the floor for Miami will be Saturday against the Bucks.

Love is out for Wednesday's game against Boston for personal reasons.

It'll be a fourth absence in a row for the veteran big man, who sees his next chance to rejoin the team arrive Thursday against the Grizzlies. With Nikola Jovic (hand) still on the shelf against the Celtics, the Heat will lean on Kel'el Ware and Bam Adebayo for the center minutes once again.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love will miss a third straight game due to a personal matter, but he's seen sparse playing time this season and his absence won't impact Miami's rotation all that much. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Celtics.

Love (personal) will not play Friday against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will remain away from the team for a second straight contest. His absence won't have a big impact on the rotation, however.

Love is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks due to personal reasons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

The reasons behind Love's absence are unknown, and while the veteran forward won't be an option to face Atlanta, his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Saturday.

Love ended with no counting stats over six minutes during Friday's 102-98 loss to the Rockets.

Love played six minutes off the bench, suiting up for the first time in the past eight games. The veteran has played a total of just seven games this calendar year, scoring 27 total points. Now in the twilight of his career, it would appear as though the end might be closer than we think.

Love racked up 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 112-107 loss to the Cavaliers.

Love started for a second consecutive game with Kel'el Ware (knee) out, but the veteran big man made the most of his minutes and filled the stat sheet admirably. This was the first time Love scored in double digits since Dec. 7, when he posted 11 points in a win over the Suns, and he should remain in the starting lineup as long as Ware remains out.

Love tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes off the bench in Monday's 106-90 win over the Wizards.

After stepping away from the team shortly before the All-Star break, Love returned from personal leave in the middle of last week, but he didn't appear in any of the Heat's ensuing three games leading up to Monday. Even when available this season, Love has typically found himself outside of the rotation, but he moved into the starting five against the Wizards while Kel'el Ware (knee) was sidelined. Ware will remain out again Wednesday in Cleveland, so Love should stick in the rotation for at least one more game, even if he isn't deployed as a starter.

Love is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Wizards on Monday.

Love has been sidelined for the past 10 games, some of which he was away from the team due to personal reasons. However, he will enter the starting five for Miami on Monday due to the absences of Kel'el Ware (knee), Jaime Jaquez (ankle), Andrew Wiggins (ankle) and Nikola Jovic (hand). It'll be Love's first start since Dec. 18, 2023, though he shouldn't be expected to play heavy minutes Monday despite the Heat's lack of frontcourt depth.

Love (personal) will return to the floor for Miami in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love has missed 27 of the last 31 games for the Heat due to personal reasons but will return Wednesday against the Hawks. The veteran big man hasn't played since Dec. 20, where he logged three minutes in the loss to the Thunder.

Love (personal) is out for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Love will miss a seventh straight game for Miami and remains without a timetable to return to the team.

Love (personal) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Love will miss a sixth straight game for the Heat due to personal reasons, and it's uncertain when he'll be ready to return to the hardwood. His next chance to play will come aginst the Hawks on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Love will miss a fifth straight game Friday for the Heat, as he will not be available to take on the Raptors in Toronto due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old big man has played in only 19 games for Miami this season and hasn't made much of an impact from a fantasy perspective during his time on the floor, averaging career-lows in points (5.5), rebounds (4.1) and assists (1.0).

Love (personal) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Love will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to personal reasons. However, the veteran big man's absence won't significantly impact Miami's rotation.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

The veteran big man has not been a regular member of Miami's rotation in 2024-25, therefore his absence shouldn't have a major impact Wednesday. Love's next chance to become available is Thursday against Dallas. Nikola Jovic should remain locked in as the top backup center behind Bam Adebayo for the Heat against Oklahoma City.

Love (illness) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Nets.

Love is available to play after having been downgraded to questionable due to a head cold. The veteran has received insignificant playing time of late, and his presence shouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation.

Love is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a head cold.

Love was initially deemed probable for Friday's contest due to a left knee contusion but has been downgraded to questionable with a head cold injury designation. Regardless, the veteran big man has only appeared in two of Miami's last 10 outings, so his potential absence shouldn't significantly affect the team's rotation.

Love (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

While Love is nursing a knee contusion, the problem is unlikely to hold him out of action against Brooklyn. The veteran big man has been a healthy scratch in six of Miami's last eight games, so his status is unlikely to have major ramifications on the Heat's rotation.

Love (personal) is available for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

After being listed as probable for personal reasons, Love is available off Miami's bench Tuesday. The veteran big man has appeared in only one of the Heat's past four games, and he's unlikely to play a significant role with Bam Adebayo and Ke'lel Warw both healthy against Portland.

Love (personal) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Love hasn't been part of Miami's rotation recently, so this news won't impact many fantasy leagues.

Love will start in Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love will make his first appearance with the Heat since a Dec. 29 win over Houston, joining the starting lineup Monday for the injured Bam Adebayo (back). Over five games with Miami's first unit in 2024-25, Love is averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.4 threes in 12.2 minutes, so the veteran big man figures to offer limited fantasy upside against the Clippers.

Love (personal) was not listed on Friday's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Love did not play in the Heat's 97-92 win over the Jazz on Thursday due to a personal matter. His absence from the injury report indicates that he should be available for Saturday's contest.

Love (personal) is not with the Heat for Thursday's game versus the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to personal reasons. While the veteran big man has fallen out of Miami's rotation, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Portland.

Love (personal) has been ruled doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Jazz, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has missed the last five games, and he seems to be in line to miss a sixth Thursday. He has missed nine out of the last 10 games, but in his lone appearance he did start (five points, six rebounds, one assist in 14 minutes).

Love isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.

Love had been out of the rotation for multiple games before jumping into the starting lineup Sunday. Despite his starting status, he played just 14 minutes. Love will yield to Haywood Highsmith at the power forward position Wednesday.

Love racked up five points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 win over the Rockets.

After being a healthy scratch for Miami's past three games, Love made his fifth start of the season Sunday but offered very little production in the box score over 14 minutes. Love is now averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.4 threes in 12.2 minutes in five games as a starter this season. The veteran big man's best fantasy days appear to be very much behind him during his 17th season, as Love has yet to eclipse 18 minutes played in a single game in 16 appearances during 2024-25, so fantasy managers can likely find better options on waiver wires in most leagues.

Love is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Rockets on Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love has been a healthy scratch in each of Miami's last three games, but he will start Sunday for the fifth time this season. Love is averaging 6.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 11.3 minutes per game across 15 outings (including four starts).

Love (personal) will be available for Monday's game against the Nets.

Love was previously listed as probable. The veteran forward has averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds across 8.6 minutes per contest over his last five outings.

Love (personal) is probable for Monday's matchup against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will likely suit up after a one-game absence due to personal reasons. The veteran forward has seen a reduced role with Miami this season, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds across 8.6 minutes per contest.

Love has been rueld out for Saturday's game against Orlando due to personal reasons, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love has held a minor role within Miami's rotation, so there won't be many minutes up for grabs Saturday in his absence. His next chance to return will arrive Monday against the Nets.

Love had four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Pistons.

Since missing a Dec. 2 loss to Boston due to a back issue, Love has appeared in five straight games. However, he's played double-digit minutes three times during that stretch and scored in double figures only twice. Across 14 appearances this season (four starts), the veteran big man has averaged 11.8 minutes per game.

Love (back) will play Wednesday versus the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love ascended to probable Wednesday morning, and he will officially suit up Wednesday night. The 36-year-old has averaged 5.4 points and 5.8 rebounds despite shooting just 25.0 percent from the field across his last five contests.

Love (back spasms) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Love was probable for Monday's game against Boston before he was ultimately ruled out, so it's not a guarantee that he suits up. If he does play, he may be limited to minutes in the lower teens.

Love (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love has missed two of Miami's past four games due to a back issue and could remain sidelined Wednesday. Even if available, the veteran figures to have a limited role, as he's averaged 12.3 minutes per game across his last nine appearances (four starts).

Love (back) will not play Monday against Boston.

Love was previously labeled as probable, but the Heat will take a cautious approach with the veteran Monday. Haywood Highsmith could see a slight uptick in minutes with Love sidelined.

Love (back spasms) is probable for Monday's game against Boston.

Love has been battling these for a while, but it appears that he will push through them Monday. The veteran has averaged just 12.3 minutes across nine regular-season appearances so far.

Love (back) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Love missed Wednesday's win over the Hornets due to back spasms, but he'll be available off the bench in this one. His return shouldn't generate a big impact in fantasy formats, however, as he's averaged a mere 12.6 minutes per game across seven outings off the bench this season.

Love (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Love was sidelined for Wednesday's win over the Hornets due to back spasms that cropped up Tuesday against the Bucks. If the veteran is sidelined again, Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware are candidates for a few extra minutes.

Love (back) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets.

Love battled back spasms Tuesday against the Bucks and was unable to return, so it's not a surprise to see him being held out. Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larson are candidates to see a few extra minutes Wednesday.

Love is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Bucks due to back spasms.

Love tallied two points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in seven minutes before exiting Tuesday's game early due to back spasms. In the veteran big man's absence, Nikola Jovic, Thomas Bryant and Kel'el Ware are candidates to receive increased playing time. Love's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte.

Love will come off the bench in Monday's game against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

With Jimmy Butler (ankle) returning from a four-game absence, the Heat will opt to keep Haywood Highsmith in the starting five and move Love to the bench. The veteran big man has started in all four of his regular-season outings this year, during which he has averaged 8.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assists across only 11.8 minutes per game.

Love totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and four steals in 12 minutes during Friday's 124-111 victory over Indiana.

All 15 of Love's points Friday came in the third quarter as he helped extend the Heat's lead to as much as 22. Love missed Miami's first eight games of the 2024-25 regular season due to personal reasons, but he has started in the last three games, though his minutes will likely stay in the low teens as he works his way back to game speed.

Love ended with six points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 13 minutes during Sunday's 95-94 victory over Minnesota.

While the 36-year-old big got the start in his season debut, Nikola Jovic saw the bigger workload in Miami's frontcourt, playing 23 minutes off the bench. Love averaged only 16.8 minutes a game for the Heat in 2023-24 during the regular season and saw even less court time in the playoffs, so it's unlikely his role will increase significantly even after he gets his legs under him.

Love is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Not only will Love be making his 2024-25 regular-season debut Sunday, but he will also draw the start while Nikola Jovic retreats to the bench. In 55 regular-season games (five starts) for Miami during the 2023-24 campaign, Love averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 16.8 minutes per game.

Love (not injury related) is not on the injury report and is available to make his season debut Sunday against the Timberwolves, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love has yet to play this season due to personal reasons, but the veteran forward is expected to suit up Sunday. He should add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt, though he's not likely to play a sizable role off the bench.

Love (conditioning) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has yet to make his season debut due to personal reasons, though the veteran appears to be nearing a return to game action as the club works him back to playing form. The 36-year-old's next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Love (conditioning) will not play Wednesday against the Suns.

Love has yet to appear this season and recently returned from a personal absence. It remains to be seen if he'll be available Friday versus Denver.

Love has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings due to return to competition conditioning.

Love was initially left off the injury report, suggesting he was clear to make his season debut, but it appears the veteran will need a few days to regain his condition after being away from the team for an extended period. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Phoenix.

Love (personal) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Kings.

It's already been reported that Love will likely make his 2024-25 debut Monday, and his exclusion from the injury report is further evidence. If Love does see the floor, it will likely be in a limited capacity.

Love (personal) is expected to be available for Monday's game against the Kings.

Love has yet to make his debut during the 2024-25 campaign while out due to personal reasons. The 36-year-old is expected to compete for playing time with Jaime Jaquez and Thomas Bryant in the frontcourt.

Love (personal) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will miss his fifth straight game to begin the 2024-25 campaign due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Sacramento.

Love (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love has yet to play this season and remains away from the team due to personal reasons. Given the current trend, it seems unlikely the veteran will travel with the team to Washington for Saturday's game against the Wizards, but his status for that game won't be released until Friday.

Love (personal) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Love will miss another game as he remains away from the team due to personal reasons. Kel'el Ware and Thomas Bryant are likely to share minutes behind Bam Adebayo.

Love (personal) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Pistons.

Love has been away from the team due to a personal matter, though he could potentially make his return Monday at home. If the veteran misses additional time, both Thomas Bryant and Kel'el Ware are candidates for extra minutes behind Bam Adebayo.

Love has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, and he was absent from Friday's practice due to personal reasons.

Love will not travel with the team to Charlotte due to personal reasons, though he could return by Monday's game against the Pistons in Miami. However, the 36-year-old was ruled out of Wednesday's regular-season opener hours before tipoff, and it is unclear how long his absence will last. With both Love and Kel'el Ware (illness) ruled out, Jaime Jaquez and Thomas Bryant will likely see an uptick in minutes.

Love (personal) didn't participate in Friday's practice and it's undecided if he will travel with the team for Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Heat beat reporter Adam Lichtenstein reports.

Love already missed Miami's season opener due to personal reasons and is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest. If the veteran big man doesn't play yet again, Thomas Bryant should continue to receive increased playing time.

Love is inactive Wednesday due to personal reasons.

Love was ruled out within 90 minutes of tip off, which came as a curveball after the 36-year-old was removed from Wednesday's injury report. His next opportunity to take the court come Saturday versus Charlotte.

Love (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

As expected, Love gets the green light for the regular season after resting during the preseason finale. The veteran averaged 16.8 minutes per game last year and is expected to play a similar reserve role this season.

Love won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love hasn't suffered any injury, so he should be able to suit up for Miami's regular-season opener against Orlando on Oct. 23. The veteran big man is expected to compete for depth minutes in the Heat's frontcourt rotation.

Love is finalizing a two-year deal worth over $8 million to remain with the Heat, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Love recently declined his $4.03 million player option with the Heat for the 2024-25 season, but he'll remain with the team after agreeing to terms on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old made 55 regular-season appearances for Miami last year and averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 16.8 minutes per game.

Love is declining his $4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Although he turned down the option, both Love and the Heat are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The veteran power forward has carved out a nice role off the bench in Miami, where he has been very productive in relatively short stints. Overall, he averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 triples across 16.8 minutes in 55 games last season. It remains to be seen if both parties will indeed come to terms on a new deal.

Love amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in six minutes during Monday's 102-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Love logged just six minutes, failing to have any sort of real impact against an impressive Celtics squad. At this point in his career, Love doesn't have enough in the tank to provide Miami with meaningful production. As has been the case for the last years, Love will not be a viable fantasy option next season.

Love supplied 16 points (2-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Play-In Game win over the Bulls.

Love didn't make much of an impact until the second half, and his veteran presence aided Miami in maintaining a big lead down the stretch. The 35-year-old totaled 11 points, six rebounds and one assist in eight second-half minutes. Love could see his role increase heading into the Heat's opening-round series against the Celtics given his extensive postseason experience.

Love (arm) will be available Wednesday versus Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will join Caleb Martin and an otherwise inexperienced cast of forwards in Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez for Miami's postseason rotation Wednesday. Love averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.0 minutes across 20 games in the 2023 Playoffs.

Love (arm) was a partial practice participant Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.

Love's status for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament battle remains up in the air. It isn't a win-or-go-home scenario for Miami, who would play the winner of Chicago and Atlanta if Philadelphia prevails Wednesday, but Love's ability to rebound and space the frontcourt would be a notable loss if he's ultimately unavailable. Love is dealing with a contusion to his upper arm.

Love won't return to Sunday's matchup against Toronto due to left upper arm contusion.

Love played three minutes of Sunday's game before suffering the injury. The Heat need to win and a few things to break their way if they hope to avoid the Play-In Tournament. If they do, the veteran Love will have a full week to rest before attempting to suit up again.

Love (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love was among several Heat players who were listed as available for Tuesday's contest, a list that also includes Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic and Orlando Robinson. Love has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.

Love is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.

Love's minor ankle issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for Tuesday. The veteran is averaging 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.

Love posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds and four assists over 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Love played in just under 20 minutes off the bench, but owned the glass while leading all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds to go along with a quartet of assists in a double-double performance. Love set a new season high in rebounds, posting his second game with 14 or more boards. The veteran has now recorded five double-doubles this year, four of which have occurred while coming off the bench.

Love (heel) logged 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 109-99 win over the Knicks, finishing with eight points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block.

Love missed more than a month with a heel contusion before being cleared for game action last weekend, but he didn't get off the bench in wins Friday over the Trail Blazers and Sunday over the Wizards. After getting some more practice time under his belt, however, Love re-entered the rotation Tuesday as starting center Bam Adebayo's primary backup. Thomas Bryant, meanwhile, didn't play in a coach's decision after receiving double-digit minutes in nine of the Heat's previous 10 contests.

Love (heel/personal) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will be able to put an end to his lengthy absence, as he's available for the first time since Feb. 27. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Heat manage his workload during his first game back.

Love (heel/personal) is probable for Friday's game against Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love missed Thursday's practice for personal reasons and continues to manage a heel issue but should still suit up Friday, which would mark his first appearance since Feb. 27. If the veteran is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably handle a limited role off the bench.

Coach Erik Spoelstra said Love (heel) didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to personal reasons but is expected have his status upgraded for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 while dealing with a right heel contusion. However, if the veteran forward is upgraded to available Friday, he will likely continue to serve as Miami's backup center to Bam Adebayo.

Love (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Love was questionable for Tuesday's matchup, but he'll be unavailable once again as he continues to manage a heel injury. However, he'll have a few days to rest before the Heat face the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Love (heel) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 due to a right heel contusion. Even if he misses another game, it's encouraging to see him upgraded to questionable. Love's potential return would likely mean fewer minutes for Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith.

Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love last played on Feb. 27 and has subsequently missed 12 straight games. The veteran big man's next chance to return to the court will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

Love (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Love hasn't suited up this month due to his heel injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.

Love (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has been sidelined since Feb. 27. Wednesday's contest concludes a four-game road trip, so the veteran's next chance to suit up will come in Miami against the Pelicans on Friday. However, the team hasn't updated his expected return timetable.

Love (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Love is slated to miss a 10th straight game due to a right heel contusion. Thomas Bryant should continue to serve as the primary backup center to Bam Adebayo until Love is cleared to return.

Love (heel) is inactive for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Love will miss his ninth consecutive game Sunday due to a right heel contusion, and his status is extremely murky as Miami closes a back-to-back Monday against Philadelphia. Thomas Bryant has compiled 31 minutes across the last two contests and should retain a similar rotation Sunday.

Love (heel) will not play Friday against Detroit, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love did not travel with the team to commence a four-game road trip starting Friday in Detroit, which jeopardizes his status for ensuing contests in a rematch versus Detroit on Sunday as well as and Monday's contest in Philadelphia. Love has not played since Feb. 27 due to a bruised right heel.

Love (heel) will not play Wednesday versus Denver, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love is amid a multi-week absence due to a right heel contusion. Caleb Martin and Jaime Jaquez continue to be leaned on in Miami's cast of forwards, with Nikola Jovic fluctuating in a 20-30 minute role.

Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love's absence will mark his sixth straight game on the sidelines. The veteran big man's next chance to return to the Heat as frontcourt depth will come Wednesday versus Nuggets.

Love (heel) won't travel with the Heat for Thursday's game against Dallas or Friday's matchup with the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love's absence streak will extend to five games after sitting out Miami's short road trip due to a right heel contusion. Nikola Jovic will likely continue to see increased run in the veteran big man's absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.

Love (heel) will remain on the sidelines for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Love will miss his third straight game Tuesday evening, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out a full 24 hours in advance of tip-off. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game in Dallas.

Love (heel) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Jazz, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love's absence will mark his second straight due to a bruised right heel. In his absence, Nikola Jovic could again see some extra run backing up Bam Adebayo at center. Love's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Pistons.

Love (heel) is questionable for Saturday game against the Jazz.

Love is in danger of missing back-to-back games due to a bruised right heel. He's one of four Heat players listed as questionable, making it difficult to project what Miami's rotation will look like versus Utah.

Love (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a bruised right heel. Nikola Jovic and Orlando Robinson (back) are candidates to receive increased minutes behind Bam Adebayo. Love's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Utah.

Love is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a bruised right heel.

Love typically only logs minutes in the lower teens, so whether he plays Thursday won't make a meaningful impact in fantasy hoops.

Love had 19 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes during Monday's 121-110 victory over the Kings.

Love only played 15 minutes in the win, but he was able to compile an eye-popping 19 points and seven rebounds with very little effort. Nikola Jovic's (suspension) absence allowed for frontcourt players lower on the depth chart, but Love usually makes brief appearances regardless of the team's injury status.

Love recorded 19 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 123-97 victory over the Bucks.

Love came into Tuesday in a major funk, averaging just 5.4 points on 34.4 percent shooting along with 4.7 rebounds over 13.8 minutes across his previous 12 contests. The veteran broke out of the slump with an impressive performance against Milwaukee that included a smooth 5-for-7 mark from three-point range. While Love's output Tuesday was a nice reminder of his heyday, fantasy managers should consider his diminished role this season and his recent offensive struggles before making a move for him on the waiver wire.

Love registered 13 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes during Friday's 110-102 win over the Wizards.

Love led all bench players in Friday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of five Heat players with a double-digit point total over just 15 minutes in a double-double showcase. Love has recorded 10 or more rebounds in eight games this season, five of which have come off the bench. In those eight double-digit rebound games, Love has recorded a double-double on four occasions.

Love (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.

Love will return to action Saturday after missing Miami's previous contest with an illness. The veteran big man is averaging 10.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Love (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Love exited Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to his illness and will be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Thomas Bryant is a candidate to see additional minutes in Love's absence.

Love (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love was unavailable for the second half of Wednesday's game against Memphis due to an illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available a day later. If he's sidelined, Bam Adebayo and Thomas Bryant could see a few more minutes than usual.

Love won't return to Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to illness, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Love won't return for the second half of Wednesday's game after going scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and a rebound in five minutes. While he's out, Thomas Bryant and Caleb Martin could pick up some extra minutes while Nikola Jovic could enter the rotation. Love's next chance to play will come Thursday against Boston.

Love (knee) tallied zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one steal and one assist across 12 minutes in Friday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks.

Love reclaimed a spot in the rotation in his return from a three-game absence due to a left knee contusion, but he held only a minor role as the backup to starting center Bam Adebayo. The 35-year-old was effective as a rebounder Friday but was highly inefficient on the offensive end, missing all of his shot attempts in addition to committing three turnovers.

Love (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Love will return to action Friday after missing the previous four games with a left knee contusion. The veteran big man is averaging 12.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 21.4 minutes across his last five appearances.

Love (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Love is in danger of missing his fourth straight game Friday due to a left knee injury. Nikola Jovic will likely continue to see extended minutes if Love is ruled out.

Love (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Love will miss a third straight game due to a knee injury. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Atlanta. In his absence, Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jovic and Orlando Robinson are candidates for slightly increased roles off the bench.

Love (knee) will not be available for Monday's game against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

It was initially reported that Love would join the team in Brooklyn after he sat out Sunday's game against the Hornets, but that is not the case as Love did not travel. Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic will likely see a bump in playing time with Love ruled out again.

Love (knee) will travel with the team ahead of Monday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love missed Saturday's contest against the Hornets due to a knee injury, but he will travel with the team to face Brooklyn on Monday. Although his status for the game has not been confirmed, making the trip bodes well for his chances to suit up.

Love (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since Dec. 20. Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jokic and Caleb Martin should all see slightly fewer minutes at power forward in Love's absence.

Love is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Hornets due to a knee injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 20 due to a knee injury. If the veteran big man is ruled out, Nikola Jovic, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson are candidates to receive extended minutes.

Love finished with 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Injuries to Caleb Martin (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (toe) have paved the way for Love to see additional run at forward of late in addition to serving as the primary backup to starting center Bam Adebayo, and Love is fully capitalizing on the opportunities. While seeing at least 20 minutes in each of the last five games, Love has hit double figures in the scoring column in each of those contests. During the five-game stretch, Love is averaging 14.8 points (on 55.6 percent shooting from the field), 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 three-pointers. He makes for a solid streaming option for rebounds while he's continuing to get solid run off the bench, though Love's playing time is likely to tail off once either of the injured forwards returns to action.

Love registered 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to the Suns.

Love's upside isn't high considering he plays off the bench, but he made his presence felt Friday and delivered a vintage performance, reaching the 20-point mark and ending just three boards away from a double-double. Love has been playing well of late, scoring in double digits in four games in a row and averaging 14.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game off the bench in that stretch.

Love contributed 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 win over the Lakers.

Although Love entered the lineup in the first quarter to spell Bam Adebayo, the team was most effective when the two big men shared the floor in the fourth quarter. The duo joined Duncan Robinson to spur a huge rally, putting the game out of reach. Love's playing time is averaging a career low currently, but he's a decent source of points and rebounds with the second unit.

Love finished Saturday's 117-109 loss to the Jazz with 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes.

Love launched eight three-point attempts over 20 minutes as a reserve, but he made just two of those shots. It wasn't the most efficient outing by the veteran center, but it did allow him to reach double-digit scoring for the first time over his past five games. Love's minutes and production have fluctuated throughout the campaign, and he finished December with six games of digit-scoring and six games of single-digit point production. As a whole, he averaged 11.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.4 three-pointers and 0.6 steals across 12 contests during the month.

Love (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love missed Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a stomach illness but has been cleared to return to action a few days later. With Jimmy Butler (calf) sidelined once again, Love may see a slight uptick in playing time as long as he's back to full health.

Love has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Love had been listed as questionable heading into the day with the stomach ailment, but the Heat will opt to hold the veteran big man out Wednesday to afford him more time to recover from the illness. With Love sidelined against Orlando along with Jimmy Butler (calf), the Heat will likely turn to Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith to fill most of the minutes at forward. Meanwhile, Orlando Robinson will likely step in as the top backup to starting center Bam Adebayo.

Love (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Love didn't practice Tuesday due to a stomach illness and is expected to see a doctor. The veteran doesn't appear to be trending in the right direction and may join Jimmy Butler (calf) on the sidelines. If that's the case, Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson would all be candidates to join the starting lineup.

Love did not practice Tuesday due to a stomach illness, Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Love is expected to see a doctor and his status will be updated later. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic. If he's unable to play, the Heat could turn to Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin to fill the void.

Love racked up nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 112-108 loss to the Timberwolves.

Love entered the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Miami's previous contest, finishing the game with a team-high rebound mark and ending one point short of a double-double. Love has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in five games this season, his first double-digit board total since reeling in 12 rebounds Dec. 8 against Cleveland.

Love is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Love is coming off a strong 22-point performance Saturday against the Bulls, and his play has evidently earned him a spot with the first unit Monday evening. His last start dates back to Nov. 28 against the Bucks when he posted six points, 10 boards and four assists across 26 minutes.

Love posted 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 118-116 victory over the Bulls.

Love rained in six threes en route to a season-high 22-points. Logging 26 minutes matched his second-largest workload of the season, but he's stepping up recently amid Bam Adebayo's (hip) absence. Burying 3.4 threes per game at a 42.5 percent clip over his last four games, Love has helped propel Miami's league-best 39.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc as a team.

Love logged 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 111-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

The 35-year old forward out of UCLA continues to provide value off the Miami bench. Love has scored in double-digits in two of his last three games and his 28 minutes played Friday was a season-high. He should continue to get more looks on offense as long as Bam Adebayo remains out with a bruised left hip.

Love will return to the bench for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Haywood Highsmith is back in the starting lineup for the Heat after missing Tuesday's game versus the Bucks with a back issue. Love fared well in his spot start Tuesday, grabbing 10 boards to go with six points and four assists.

Love closed with six points (2-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 131-124 loss to the Bucks.

Love got the starting nod Tuesday, moving Jaime Jaquez to the bench, finishing with a team-high-tying rebound total and ending four points short of a double-double. The veteran forward has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in three games this season, including in two straight outings.

Love is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

Love will make his fourth start of the season and his first since Oct. 30. Jaime Jaquez will head to the bench, likely in an effort for Miami to match the size of Milwaukee's frontcourt.

Love (personal) is back with the Heat and is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love sat out Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a personal absence, but he'll be back in the fold Friday. It's possible he will see extended minutes if Bam Adebayo (hip), who is listed as questionable, is sidelined. Duncan Robinson (thumb) is also questionable.

Love is out for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to personal reasons.

Love hasn't suffered any injury but will miss Wednesday's contest for personal reasons. Thomas Bryant should see increased minutes in his absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Love scored 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and grabbed two rebounds across 14 minutes in Sunday's 118-113 win over the Spurs.

Love started at power forward in three of the Heat's first four games but fell out of the rotation entirely for a three-game stretch after he returned to action following an absence in Miami's 109-105 loss to the Nets due to a shoulder contusion. Though Haywood Highsmith appears to have at least temporarily solidified himself as the Heat's starter at power forward, Love looks to have recaptured a spot in the rotation as the backup to starting center Bam Adebayo. Love has now logged 14 minutes in both of the past two contests, while Thomas Bryant has played just five minutes between those games.

Love was listed as available but did not appear in the Heat's past two games Friday against the Wizards and Monday against the Lakers. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, "The path to Kevin Love minutes, as long as Haywood Highsmith is starting, would be as backup center, and then would require playing him ahead of Thomas Bryant (which I still view as potentially possible)."

Love missed Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a shoulder bruise but didn't enter the rotation after getting healthy. Coach Erik Spoelstra has inserted Haywood Highsmith into the starting five, and Love has been glued to the bench. Love himself noted, "I think the word is 'fluid.' There's going to be opportunity, places for me throughout the season where it makes sense, big. It's just that so many teams are playing four-smallsA­-and-one-bigs, so I think you're seeing that a lot. I think we were searching. Obviously 1-4 is never the way you want to start, but it's on all of us to be pros, and our number's called, be ready to go." It goes without saying that Love should be dropped in nearly every fantasy league.

Love (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love missed Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a shoulder injury but will be back in action two days later. He's missed two of the last three matchups, so the Heat may choose to monitor his playing time against the Nets.

Love (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a left shoulder contusion. Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Washington.

Love (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love was initially available for Wednesday's matchup, but his availability is murkier in the hours leading up to tipoff. If he's unable to suit up, Haywood Highsmith (knee), Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez could see an uptick in minutes.

Love (shoulder) is available for Monday's matchup against the Bucks.

As expected, Love has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a one-game absence. Across two games, the veteran sharpshooter has averaged 11.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.0 minutes per game.

Love (shoulder) is expected to play Monday against the Bucks.

Love missed Saturday's contest with a shoulder injury but is likely to return to the lineup against Milwaukee. The veteran big man carries averages of 11.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per game through two contests.

Love will not play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a shoulder injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love presumably picked up the issue in Friday's 119-111 loss to the Celtics. With the Heat playing the second night of a back-to-back set, it is not surprising to see them exercise caution with the veteran big man. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday in Milwaukee. In his absence, Thomas Bryant and Nikola Jovic could see an uptick in minutes.

Love posted 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 victory over the Pistons.

Getting the start at power forward, Love got his 16th NBA campaign off to a roaring start -- in 62 games last season split between the Cavs and Heat, he managed only six double-doubles. The 35-year-old could shift to the bench once Josh Richardson (foot) is ready to make his season debut, but Love will likely see significant minutes regardless of his role in a Miami frontcourt that doesn't have many established pieces beyond Bam Adebayo.

Love will be in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against Houston, Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets reports.

The veteran sharpshooter is back on the floor after being held out for rest Wednesday. Love's role this season is still in the air as the Heat decide on a starting lineup for Opening Night.

Love has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love has rested periodically during the preseason and will sit out Wednesday so some of the younger players on the team can see more minutes. His final chance to play during the preseason will be Friday against the Rockets.

Love is active for Sunday's preseason game against Memphis.

Love still might not play in Sunday's preseason contest, but the veteran is not listed on the injury report. Jimmy Butler (dental procedure), Caleb Martin (knee), Jaime Jaquez (groin) and Nikola Jovic (knee) being out leave the Heat shorthanded, however.

Love won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love isn't listed with an injury, so it seems likely that he's simply resting during Friday's road matchup against San Antonio. His next chance to suit up during the preseason will be Sunday against the Grizzlies.

Love agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Heat on Friday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

The second year of the deal will be a player option. Love made 21 appearances for the Heat last season which included 17 starts. The veteran forward averaged 7.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 three-pointers, and he could be looking at a similar role in 2023-24.

Love totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 94-89 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

After not playing in Game 1 of the Finals, Love started the next four contests but provided modest production, posting 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes. After the veteran's surprise departure from Cleveland, he latched on with Miami and carved out a pretty consistent role right away. Love's set to be a free agent this offseason, and it's unclear if the two sides have any mutual interest in running it back next season.

Love will start Sunday's Game 2 matchup against the Nuggets, Jared Greenberg of NBA on TNT reports.

Love returns to the starting lineup ahead of Caleb Martin who is battling a non-COVID-19-related illness. The veteran big man has not played in the last 3 contests for the Heat and saw just 12.4 minutes per game in his five starts against Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Love is not in the starting lineup for Game 6 against the Celtics on Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love moves to the bench in favor of Caleb Martin, who will get the nod at power forward. The veteran will come off the bench for the first time since Game 2 of the first-round series against the Bucks. He's averaging 6.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the playoffs since the start of the first round.

Love (lower leg) is available for Tuesday's Game 4 against Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite suffering a left lower-leg muscle strain in Game 3. The veteran big man has started in the first three contests of the series but is yet to surpass 16 minutes.

Coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday that Love is probable for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Celtics due to a left lower-leg muscle strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love exited Sunday's Game 3 win in the first quarter due to his injury and didn't return. Although he was sidelined down the stretch, it seems likely he'll be able to suit up Tuesday as the Heat attempt to sweep Boston. The 34-year-old had a limited impact over the first two games of the series, averaging 4.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game.

Love (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's Game 4 matchup with the Celtics.

Love had an excellent start to the game, posting five quick points and punishing the Celtics' smaller starting lineup. However, he appeared to be hobbled for many positions before eventually leaving for the locker room with an apparent ankle injury. The veteran big man was able to return to the bench in a timely manner and seems to be fairing well, jogging on the sideline and getting shots up with teammates at halftime. The Heat will be starting Caleb Martin in the second half instead of Love, making his return unlikely despite no official word from the team.

Love closed Friday's 96-92 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes.

Love started Friday but played just 16 minutes in the victory. Both Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin saw more playing time than Love, a trend that is likely to stick moving forward. While Love does provide some floor spacing for the Heat, his inability to defend limits what he can do on the court.

Love posted six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over the Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Duncan Robinson started Game 2 in place of Tyler Herro (hand), but Miami opted to go big in Game 3 with Love replacing Robinson in the first five. However, despite moving into the starting lineup, the veteran forward played just 21 minutes and failed to make a major statistical impact. Over the first three games of the series, Love has averaged 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 18.3 minutes.

Love will enter the starting five for Saturday's Game 3 versus Milwaukee.

Love will replace Duncan Robinson in the first unit, who drew the start in Game 2 after Tyler Herro sustained a broken hand in the series opener. In 17 starts with Miami this season, Love has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 20.8 minutes.

Love closed Sunday's 130-117 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 18 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.

Love posed a team-high-tying mark from three while leading the Heat bench in scoring and rebounds in a near double-double performance. During the regular season, Love surpassed the 15-point mark on six occasions leading into the playoffs.

Love (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Love missed Friday's game against the Wizards with bruised right ribs but was taken off the injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. With the Heat battling a multitude of injuries, Love could be pushed into a larger role.

Love (ribs) will miss Friday's contest versus the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love will join the numerous Heat players who will sit out Friday's affair as the Heat turn their attention toward preparing for postseason play. With both Love and Bam Adebayo (quad) sitting out, look for Cody Zeller, Omer Yurtseven and Orlando Robinson to potentially all factor in some.

Love is questionable for Friday's game against Washington due to a right rib contusion.

Bam Adebayo (quadriceps), Jimmy Butler (hand) and Kyle Lowry (knee) have all been ruled out already, while Love, Tyler Herro (quadriceps) and Max Strus (finger) are all questionable, so Miami is in danger of rolling out a skeleton crew versus the Wizards. However, if Love is available, he would be a candidate for a starting role and increased usage with Adebayo and Butler sidelined.

Love closed Saturday's 129-122 win over Dallas with 18 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.

Love moved to the bench Saturday, turning in his best performance in quite some time. With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, the Heat opted to mix things up a bit, moving Cody Zeller and Max Strus into the starting lineup, and sending Love to the bench. Given Love's recent struggles, there is a chance Love remains in the second unit, even once Adebayo is cleared to return. He can be utilized for threes and rebounds but as we have seen over the past few weeks, Love is hard to trust outside of deeper formats.

Love isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Dallas, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love will be replaced by Max Strus in the starting lineup Saturday. The veteran Love will come off the bench for the first time since joining the Heat.

Love contributed five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Saturday's 129-100 loss to Brooklyn.

Love continues to operate as a starter for Miami, but he played fewer minutes than Max Strus and Caleb Martin, who both outproduced the veteran forward as well. Across 15 appearances with the Heat, Love is averaging just 7.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.

Love registered 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 win over Memphis.

Love remained in the starting unit Wednesday, although he is certainly not playing the minutes typically associated with an NBA starter. It is unclear why exactly the coaching staff is continuing to run with Love as the starter, given how much better the team looks with him off the floor. Outside of limited stream appeal, Love is not someone to consider outside of deeper formats.

Love (ribs) is available for Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

As expected, Love will appear in a second straight game despite bruised ribs. Since joining the Heat, he's averaged 7.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.1 minutes.

Love is probable for Friday's game versus Cleveland due to a right rib contusion.

Love is expected to suit up Friday despite dealing with a lingering rib injury. However, the veteran big was initially deemed probable before being ruled out Monday. Love is averaging 7.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 22.1 minutes across his seven appearances for the Heat.

Love (ribs) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was sidelined Monday due to a rib contusion, but as expected, he's been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up versus his former team. The veteran forward has started all six of his appearances since joining the Heat, posting 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.3 minutes during that stretch.

Love (ribs) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was initially listed as questionable due to rib contusion that sidelined him for Monday's win over Atlanta, but he's since been upgraded to probable and will likely suit up versus his former team. The veteran forward has started all six of his appearances for the Heat, posting 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.3 minutes during that stretch.

Love (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers.

Love was initially listed as probable for Monday's game against the Hawks before ultimately being ruled out. If the veteran sits out again Wednesday, Max Strus would likely remain in the starting lineup.

Love (rib consution) is listed out against the Hawks on Monday.

Love was previously labeled as probable, so this is a bit of a surprise. With Love sidelined, there could be a few more minutes available for Cody Zeller and Caleb Martin.

Love (knee) is probable to play Monday against the Hawks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Love continues to start for Miami, but his play has fizzled out since posting a double-double toward the end of February. Over the past four games, the veteran four-man has posted forgettable averages of 8.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.0 turnover per contest on 42.3 percent shooting.

Love (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Love was probable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to a hyperextended left knee, so it isn't very surprising to see him cleared to suit up once again. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 7.0 points and 8.7 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game.

Love (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Love is dealing with a hyperextended left knee but is expected to appear in a fourth straight game. Since joining the Heat, the veteran has averaged 7.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 23.0 minutes (all starts).

Love (knee) is available for Monday's game against the 76ers.

As expected, Love will play through a knee issue after initially being listed as probable. After going scoreless in his Miami debut, the veteran forward posted a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double during Saturday's loss to the Hornets. Love figures to draw another start Monday and should play 25-30 minutes during the contest.

Love (left knee) is probable for Monday's matchup with the 76ers.

Love played through the knee issue on Saturday and finished with a 13-point, 13-rebound double-double through 26 minutes as a starter, so he should be fine for Monday's game. His fantasy situation has improved significantly in Miami, so keep an eye on him.

Love ended Saturday's 108-103 loss to the Hornets with 13 points (4-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 26 minutes.

Love was a game-time call for Saturday's matchup due to a knee problem, but aside from the fact that he ended up starting, he also posted his first double-double since being acquired by Miami. It's only been two games of this partnership, but Love could be in line for a sizable role as the Heat's starting power forward, and that should boost his fantasy value compared to the role he had with the Cavaliers.

Love (knee) has been upgraded to available and will start Saturday against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love was a game-time call for this contest, but he has been listed as available and will start in the frontcourt alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Love went scoreless in his Heat debut Friday against the Bucks, but he did contribute eight rebounds, four assists and a steal across 22 minutes.

Love is probable to play in Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a left knee hyperextension

Love was a late addition to the injury report for Saturday's closing end of a back-to-back set with a left knee issue. Love drew the start in his first game with the Heat and was set to see upwards of 30 minutes before the game blew out. If Love is unable to go Saturday, Caleb Martin would likely step into the starting lineup.

Love chipped in zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 128-99 loss to Milwaukee.

Love failed to score in his debut for the Heat but added eight boards and a pair of defensive stats. While it certainly wasn't a spectacular debut, it does appear as though his role is going to be significant enough to warrant attention, even in 12-team leagues. This game was a blowout, resulting in limited minutes for the starters. Based on what we saw in the first half, Love was on track to play 26-28 minutes. If you grabbed him prior to Friday, it makes sense to hold a little longer to see how things play out over the coming games.

Love will start for his Heat debut Friday against the Bucks.

The Heat are wasting no time and will throw their new addition out there to provide floor spacing and rebounding. It's possible the Heat keep a close eye on his minutes early on, but it's clear that he's going to have a lot more opportunity in Miami as opposed to Cleveland. Caleb Martin and Max Strus will head to the bench with Tyler Herro also in the starting lineup.

Love will make his Heat debut Friday against Milwaukee, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

After getting bought out by Cleveland following the trade deadline, Love signed with Miami on Monday. The veteran will make his debut against the Bucks on Friday. Expect Love to see minutes behind Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin.

Love agreed to a deal with the Miami Heat on Monday.

After recently being bought out by Cleveland, Love has officially agreed to an undisclosed contract with Miami. After spending nine seasons with the Cavaliers, Love ends his tenure with Cleveland as the team's sixth-highest leading rebounder. Love figures to see his fantasy value rise with the Heat after falling out of the Cavaliers rotation prior to his buyout. Across his first 41 appearances with Cleveland this season, Love averaged 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 20.0 minutes per game.

Love plans to sign with the Heat on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Love fell out of the Cavaliers' rotation in February and reached a buyout with Cleveland ahead of the All-Star break. The Heat were consistently mentioned as suitors for the veteran forward's services, so the deal doesn't come as a surprise. In Miami, Love figures to operate as a rotational piece behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, and the expectation is that Love can play a sizable role for the Heat during a potential playoff push.

Love and the Cavaliers are in the process of finalizing a contract buyout, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Love hasn't seen game action since Jan. 24, missing three games with back spasms before being left out of the rotation upon his return. Although his impending leave won't have much effect on the Cavaliers, it does solidify the roles of Dean Wade and Cedi Osman for the back half of the campaign. Love should receive plenty of interest on the open market from contending teams considering his playoff experience, strong locker room presence and consistent play.

Love has not played in the Cavaliers' past two games despite being available.

Back issues kept Love out from Jan. 26 through Jan. 29, but the veteran has been cleared for the past two games and hasn't seen the court. He had some strong performances to start the year, but things haven't gone well since mid-December. Over his past 22 appearances, Love has averaged 7.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.8 minutes. While those numbers are solid on the surface, he's shot just 36.1 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from three during this stretch. It's possible he just needs some time off, but it also wouldn't be surprising if Dean Wade and Cedi Osman are simply above him on the depth chart at this point.

Love (back) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.

Love has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing the previous three games due to back spasms. His return to the lineup will likely result in reduced minutes for Dean Wade, Cedi Osman and Mamadi Diakite.

Love (back) will likely play in Tuesday's game against Miami, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Love was a late scratch for Sunday's game with back spasms but managed to participate in Monday's practice and is slated to return Tuesday. In the nine games prior to the injury, Love averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds across 16.4 minutes.

Love (back) participated in Monday's practice session, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Love was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to back spasms, but it was encouraging that he was able to practice a day later. Whether he'll be available Tuesday against Miami remains to be seen.

Love (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Love was initially believed to be available for Sunday's matchup, but he was listed as out by the Cavaliers half an hour before tipoff. Dean Wade and Cedi Osman should continue to see increased run against the Clippers.

Love (back) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Clippers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was initially listed as questionable due to back spasms, but he's officially been cleared to return following a two-game absence. Donovan Mitchell (groin) is also available, so Dylan Windler (hamstring) will be the only Cavaliers player inactive.

Love (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Love has missed a pair of contests due to back spasms and is at risk of missing a third Sunday. If that occurs, Cedi Osman and Dean Wade would likely see extended run.

Love (back) remains out for Friday's matchup against the Thunder.

The veteran will sit out a second straight game due to low back spasms. In Love's absence, Cedi Osman and Dean Wade may be asked to carry a heavier workload again.

Love (back spasms) won't play Thursday against the Rockets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

After getting added to the injury report late Thursday, Love will ultimately sit out against the Rockets, putting more minutes in line for Dean Wade and Cedi Osman. The veteran's next chance to return to the court will be Friday against the Thunder.

Love is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to low back spasms.

Love wasn't on the Cavaliers' initial injury report, but he didn't participate in Thursday's shootaround and is in danger of missing the team's game against Houston. If he's unavailable, Dean Wade and Cedi Osman are candidates to see increased playing time.

Love racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 105-103 loss to the Knicks.

Over his past 10 appearances, Love has averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.1 minutes per game. His 12 minutes Tuesday seems like a steep drop in playing time, but he actually saw the third-most minutes off bench behind Caris LeVert (21) and Ricky Rubio (13), as Cleveland opted to role with its starters for the majority of a close matchup against a New York team that's not far behind the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference standings. Love appears to still be part of Cleveland's plan moving forward, but his current role doesn't bode well for his fantasy potential.

Love notched four points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes during Monday's 113-103 win over the Pelicans.

Love snatched eight rebounds in the win but failed to contribute anywhere else. With the team now relatively healthy, Love has settled into a 15-18 minute role off the bench. While he can be streamed in for rebounding purposes, his lack of supporting stats puts a severe cap on his overall value.

Love closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and six rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 119-113 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Love came off the bench for a fifth consecutive game Thursday, and he was held scoreless for the third time this season. He's been held below 10 points in four of the last five matchups and has averaged 5.2 points and 6.6 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game over that stretch.

Love totaled six points (1-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 90-88 win over the Suns.

Love moved from the starting lineup to the bench in Wednesday's win, struggling from the field while finishing with less than 10 points for the first time in four games. Love has tallied at least five points and five rebounds in seven straight contests.

Love isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will move back to the bench Wednesday, with Evan Mobley (ankle) returning to the lineup. The veteran big man averaged 16.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 36.0 minutes across his two starts.

Love fouled out of Monday's 145-134 overtime win over Chicago after recording 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes.

Making his second straight start at power forward, Love set a new season high in boards and posted his best rebounding figure since he grabbed 18 against the Spurs on March 8, 2020. The double-double was his fifth of the year, but once Evan Mobley (ankle) is ready to get back on the court, Love will return to the bench role that saw him average 7.3 points, 6.4 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.6 threes in 18.9 minutes over the nine games prior to his pair of recent starts.

Love closed with 20 points (7-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Saturday's 103-102 win over Chicago.

Love played a season-high 34 minutes in the victory, replacing Evan Mobley who was sidelined with an ankle concern. For anyone who managed to stream Love in, he rewarded them with arguably his best all-around game of the season. On most nights, he is better suited to deeper formats, but should Mobley be forced to miss additional time, Love all of a sudden becomes a viable 12-team asset.

Love will enter the starting five for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will draw the spot start with Evan Mobley (ankle) sidelined for the contest. In his lone start this season, he logged 14 points (3-11 FG), five rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes. Considering Love has shown the capability to double-double in fewer minutes he should not be left on the waiver wire.

Love recorded 13 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Friday's 118-107 loss to the Raptors.

Love has been aggressive and effective from three lately. Over the past four games, he's 10-for-22 (45.5 percent) from deep and averaging 8.5 points, 7.3 boards and 2.8 dimes in 21.8 minutes. Given his role and injury history, he's really only viable in fantasy as a four-game-week streamer in deep leagues.

Love tallied zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Thursday's 105-90 win over the Mavericks.

Love failed to score for just the second time this season. While the veteran big man is averaging a career-low 9.4 points, his 7.0 rebounds and 37.7 three-point percentage are still quality contributions to an 18-11 Cavaliers team.

Love (back) will play Monday night against the Spurs, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was listed as questionable leading up to Monday's matchup, but he was given the green light after faring well in pregame shootaround. The veteran forward had missed Cleveland's last two games due to back soreness.

Love, who's listed as questionable due to back soreness, participated in shootaround ahead of Monday's matchup against the Spurs, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love has missed back-to-back games due to back soreness, but after fully participating during shootaround, it appears he's getting close to returning to game action. However, if he remains sidelined Monday, Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and Isaac Okoro will all remain candidates for increased roles.

Love (back) is questionable for Monday's game against San Antonio.

Love will have a chance to return to action after sitting out the last two games due to a back injury. If he remains out, Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and Isaac Okoro will likely continue to see increased playing time.

Love (back) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Thunder.

Low back soreness will keep the veteran out for a second straight game. More minutes should continue to be available for Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and Isaac Okoro.

Love has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings due to low back soreness.

Love was unable to practice Thursday while receiving treatment, and he'll be unavailable for at least one game. While his recent absence was due to a thumb issue, he'll be sidelined due to a back issue Friday. Whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday against Oklahoma City remains to be seen.

Love didn't participate in practice Thursday since he was receiving treatment, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Love returned from a thumb injury at the beginning of December and has been feeling better recently, but he still received treatment instead of practicing Thursday. It's not yet clear whether his absence from practice will impact his availability for Friday's game against Sacramento.

Love finished Tuesday's 116-102 victory over the Lakers with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in nine minutes.

Love played a season-low nine minutes with Jarrett Allen back in the mix following a five-game absence due to a back injury. It's unclear if the veteran big man suffered an injury that forced him to the bench, but Love did recently miss five of six games with a thumb injury, making his status worth monitoring moving forward.

Love finished Sunday's 92-81 loss to the Knicks with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt) and seven rebounds over 22 minutes.

Love did little over the first three quarters of the game, scoring only three points in 11 minutes of playing time. He came alive in the fourth and scored five points and grabbed seven rebounds but Cleveland was unable to mount a comeback in New York. The veteran has scored more than 10 points just twice in his last eight games and is averaging just 7.8 points while making 35.3 percent of his shot attempts in that span.

Love ended Friday's 107-96 victory over Orlando with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes.

As expected, Love came off the bench on his return from a five-game absence, and he posted his third double-double of the campaign. The veteran forward has scored in double digits just five times since the beginning of November, and while he remains productive in a second-unit role, his fantasy upside isn't very high as he's only logging 21.9 minutes per contest during that span.

Love (thumb) will play in Friday's matchup with Orlando, barring a setback in warmups, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will return to the lineup Friday after missing the previous five games due to a right thumb fracture. Love will likely come off the bench, as he has in 15 of his 15 games played this season.

Love (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against Orlando.

Love was initially considered doubtful for Friday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction a few hours before tipoff. He's missed the last five games, so it's possible he faces some limitations even if he's able to suit up Friday.

Love (thumb) is doubtful to play in Friday's game against the Magic.

Love will likely miss his sixth straight game Friday due to a right thumb fracture. Love's next opportunity to play will be Sunday's game against the Knicks if he's unavailable against the Magic.

Love (thumb) will not play Wednesday against the Sixers.

This will be the fifth straight absence for Love, who continues to nurse a fracture in his right thumb. The Cavs seem to be handling his status on a game-to-game basis, but it's unclear how close he actually is to returning.

Love (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Love will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game, while Lamar Stevens (illness) and Jarrett Allen (hip) will also be sidelined. Dean Wade, Cedi Osman and Robin Lopez should see increased run Monday.

Love (thumb) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Pistons.

Love will miss a third straight game. With Lamar Stevens (illness) out and Jarrett Allen (hip) questionable, more action could be in store for Dean Wade, Cedi Osman and Robin Lopez.

Love (thumb) remains sidelined for Friday's game versus the Bucks.

Love continues to tend to a fractured right thumb and has missed three of the last four games because of it. It's unclear how often the veteran will play and how effective he will be moving forward. His next chance to suit up surfaces Sunday against the Bucks.

Love (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Love returned to the court Monday against Atlanta but will be sidelined for the second time in the last three games due to his thumb injury. Dean Wade (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup and should see increased run if he's given the green light to play against Portland.

Love (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.

Love returned Monday from a one-game absence due to the thumb injury but was held scoreless across 12 minutes. It's unclear if he aggravated the injury, or the team's simply being cautious. However, if the veteran is sidelined Wednesday, Dean Wade, who's expected to return following a six-game absence due to a knee injury, would likely absorb Love's missing minutes.

Love registered zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 114-102 win over the Hawks.

Love (thumb) was questionable entering the contest after missing Sunday's game, but he clearly wasn't comfortable in his return. No setbacks have been reported, but Love's status is worth monitoring. Cleveland's next game is Wednesday against Portland.

Love (thumb) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Love went through a pregame workout before making the final call to return to action after missing Sunday night's win over Miami. The veteran big man is off to another good start as a bench piece for the Cavs, averaging 11.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.4 threes with a 43/41/86 shooting line.

Love is going to warm up and try to play during Monday's contest against the Hawks, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com of reports.

Love is trending upwards toward playing in Monday's Eastern Conference showdown between Cleveland and Atlanta. If the veteran forward is ultimately unable to suit up, his next chance to return to the Cavaliers' lineup comes Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

Love (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Love missed his first game of the season Sunday after he was diagnosed with a fractured right thumb, but the Cavaliers are stopping short of ruling him out for Monday's contest. While it's hard to envision Love being available against Atlanta, the designation certainly leaves the door open for a potential return to the court. If Love ultimately remains sidelined, however, Robin Lopez and Cedi Osman would be candidates for increased minutes in the frontcourt.

Love (thumb) won't play Sunday against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Love was upgraded to questionable earlier Sunday, but he'll ultimately be sidelined, marking his first absence of the season. Robin Lopez is a strong candidate to enter the starting lineup in Love's place, but Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman are also candidates for increased roles.

The Cavaliers upgraded Love (thumb) from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Even though Love was diagnosed Saturday with a broken right thumb, the fracture apparently isn't significant enough for the Cavaliers to immediately rule him out for Sunday's contest. The Cavaliers may wait and see how the injury affects Love's shooting, passing and rebounding in pregame warmups before making a call on his status ahead of Sunday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff. If Love ultimately sits out Sunday, Robin Lopez could enter the rotation as the Cavaliers' top big man off the bench.

Love is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Heat due to a hairline fracture in his right thumb.

Love suffered the injury in the third quarter of Friday's matchup with the Hornets and is considered to be day-to-day. His absence would create more opportunities for the likes of Robin Lopez and Cedi Osman.

Love will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Love will return to a bench role against Milwaukee as Lamar Stevens joins the starting five in place of Jarrett Allen (ankle). Love has played well so far this season as a member of Cleveland's supporting cast, averaging 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest.

Love chipped in 14 points (3-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-124 loss to Minnesota.

Love started for the first time this season but struggled to find his shooting stroke. The 34-year-old has made just 36.4 percent of his shots and scored 11.8 points per game over his last five contests. He's settled into the role as the sixth man for the Cavs and will likely continue to come off the bench when Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Dean Wade (knee) return.

Love is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Cavaliers will be shorthanded during Sunday's matchup, and Love will draw his first start of the season with Jarrett Allen (ankle) sidelined. Love is averaging 12.0 points and 7.7 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game to begin the year.

Love totaled 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 victory over the Lakers.

Love produced his second straight double-double and third of the season. He's not played more than 23 minutes in any contest but has had moments of greatness as Cleveland's sixth man. All in all, he's averaging 12.1 points and 7.7 minutes in 19.8 minutes and has made 41.1 percent of his three-point tries.

Love registered 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 112-88 victory over the Pistons.

Love caught fire from downtown in this one after going 0-for-5 from three in his squad's last matchup Nov. 2 against Boston. Despite a slow outing against the Celtics, the veteran forward is now 14-for-29 from deep over his last four matchups. Love got off to a slow start to the season, scoring in double figures just one in his first five games, but he's finished with 20-plus points in two of his last three.

Love registered 29 points (9-14 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Sunday's 121-108 victory over the Knicks.

Love took us on an adventure Sunday, winding back the clock with an elite shooting performance. While he does continue to log meaningful minutes off the bench, his production here was not something that should be expected moving forward. He can provide limited value for anyone in need of rebounds and triples, with a game like this just a tasty bonus.

Love closed Friday's 132-123 overtime win over the Celtics with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds in 21 minutes.

Love failed to record at least seven rebounds for the first time, but his nine points marked his second-highest total through five contests. His production is creeping away from fantasy relevance, but the 34-year-old maintains a subtle impact off the bench for the Cavaliers. Cleveland holds a plus-19.7 point differential when Love is on the floor.

Love totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds and four assists over 23 minutes during Saturday's 128-96 victory over the Bulls.

Love posted his first double-double of the season in Saturday's victory over Chicago, leading the bench in both scoring and rebounding. In two games, Love is averaging 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Love (knee) has no injury restrictions and will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Toronto, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.

Love was unavailable for the Cavaliers' final preseason games after bumping knees during practice in early October. However, he was able to continue practicing during his absence and won't face any restrictions to begin the regular season. The 34-year-old will come off the bench behind frontcourt starters Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen early in the year.

Love (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will miss a third straight preseason contest due to a knee injury, and while the extent of the situation remains unclear, the veteran forward has been practicing during his absence, per Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com. Love's next chance to suit up will come during the regular-season finale next Wednesday against the Raptors.

Love (knee) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Atlanta, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Love did return to practice Tuesday but will still miss consecutive preseason games due to a knee injury. Love will have the opportunity to play Friday versus Orlando in the preseason before the regular season kicks off on Oct. 19.

Love (knee) took part in practice Tuesday, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.

Love's knee issue appears to have been relatively minor given his swift return to the practice floor. He seems likely to rejoin the action for Wednesday's preseason tilt as a result, though more clarification on that front should be forthcoming.

Love (knee) is out for Monday's exhibition contest against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The veteran forward bumped his knees during practice and will be held out of Monday's preseason game as a precaution. The Cavaliers begin their regular season October 19 against the Raptors.

Love will start at power forward in Wednesday's matchup with the 76ers, according to Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

Love slides into the four spot in the place of Evan Mobley (ankle), joining Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarett Allen in the starting five. Love should continue to garner starts in the absence of Mobley, however, Mobley should be set to return in time for the regular season opener versus the Raptors on Oct. 19.

Love ended with 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 115-108 loss to the Nets.

Love led the bench in minutes, points and rebounds in the loss, and his 13 boards were good for the team high as well. For as long as Cleveland remains alive in the playoffs, he should continue being a go-to sixth man option. The double-double marked his 16th on the year.

Love ended with 32 points (10-16 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Sunday's 133-115 win over Milwaukee.

The Cavs were playing with purpose Sunday as they tried to advance into the No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. With Jarrett Allen (finger) still sidelined, Love has slid into a more prominent role, although his [performance Sunday was easily one of his most prolific c stat lines of the season. Allen may return for the playoff game Tuesday but if he doesn't suit up, Love will have another chance to post a huge total.

Love provided 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists in Tuesday's 120-115 loss to Orlando.

Love knocked down three three-pointers for a third straight game and reached 13 rebounds for the first time in over two months. It's the veteran forward's 14th double-double of the season as more rebounds fell his way while Cleveland's centers deal with injuries.

Love registered five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Saturday's 98-94 loss to the Bulls.

Love moved back to the bench in the loss and to say it was a bad night would be putting it nicely. In just 17 minutes, his production was barely noticeable, albeit in what was an unfavorable matchup. While he will be better than this, a permanent move back to the bench is probably going to signal the end of Love being a must-roster player.

Love closed with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-104 loss to the Raptors.

The veteran big's days of being a dominant fantasy asset are long past, but Love is still contributing solid numbers for the Cavaliers. The double-double was his fourth in the last 11 games, a stretch during which he's averaging 11.4 points, 8.5 boards, 2.4 threes and 2.0 assists despite starting only two of those contests.

Love will start Thursday's game against Toronto, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

The Cavs will shake up the lineup Thursday and Love will make only his fourth start of the entire season. Lamar Stevens will shift to the bench to accommodate the veteran, who will be joined by Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen and Evan Mobley.

Love will come off the bench Monday against the Clippers.

The 31-year-old made his third start of the season Saturday against the Bulls and posted a double-double with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and 11 rebounds, but he'll return to the bench with Lauri Markkanen (ankle) rejoining the lineup. Love has averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest this season.

Love logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 101-91 loss to Chicago.

Love has pitched in aptly during Jarrett Allen's (finger) absence, but he assumed added responsibility as Lauri Markkanen's (knee) replacement Saturday. Love recorded his 10th double-double of the season, which is a surprising number when you consider his backup role.

Love will start Saturday's game against the Bulls, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.

With Lauri Markkanen (ankle) out, Love gets his first start since Dec. 30. In his two starts this season, he's averaged 23.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes.

Love had 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 victory over the Raptors.

Love has had an inconsistent role for the Cavaliers recently, but he played 30 minutes in Sunday's narrow win after Jarrett Allen (finger/quadriceps) was forced out of the game early in the second quarter. He responded by scoring in double figures for the third time in the last four games while coming within one rebound of his second consecutive double-double. Allen is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Love take on a starting role with more consistent playing time going forward.

Love supplied 26 points (7-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 127-122 loss to the Timberwolves.

Love knocked down at least five threes for the 11th time this season and was perfect from the charity stripe en route to a team-high 26 points. Cleveland has struggled without Darius Garland (back), featuring losses to Detroit and Minnesota, but Love continues to produce offensive and is in line for a bigger workload until Garland and Caris LeVert (foot) return to the lineup.

Love ended Tuesday's 124-116 loss to the Hawks with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes.

Love surpassed the 20-point mark for the third time this month, and even though he keeps coming off the bench, the veteran big man remains productive in his new role, even if he's had a few subpar performances in recent weeks. He's averaging 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in seven games this month.

Love finished with two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Saturday's 103-93 loss to the 76ers.

Love struggled to get anything going in the loss, delivering one of his worst performances of the season. It's been an incredible reversal of fortunes for the veteran, picking himself off the canvas after seemingly coming towards the end of his career last season. The All-Star break can't come quick enough for Love who, perhaps more so than any of his teammates, could certainly do with a few days off. Looking ahead, despite coming off the bench, he should remain a 12-team asset the rest of the way.

Love supplied 19 points (6-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 98-85 win over the Pacers.

Energy is rocketing upward in Cleveland. Down 21-5 to open the game, the Cavaliers chipped away before dominating the fourth quarter. Love and Cedi Osman scored the team's first 25 points in the final frame, combining to outscore the Pacers collectively. Love will look to stay hot against the Spurs on Wednesday.

Love notched 25 points (7-18 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Friday's 102-101 win over the Hornets.

Love led all bench scorers with 25 points, notching his fourth 20-plus point outing over his previous six contests. During that stretch the veteran forward is averaging 19.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. He'll look to continue his strong play against the Pacers on Sunday.

Love totaled 25 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 win over the Bucks. He also had five turnovers

Love stuffed the stat sheet Wednesday, leading Cleveland in scoring en route to a clutch win. Love remains hot from three, and can be viewed as a reliable fantasy contributor for the foreseeable future. He's a solid DFS play against Detroit on Sunday.

Love finished with 20 points (6-12 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 95-93 win over the Knicks.

Love resided exclusively behind the three-point line, attempting only triples in the win. Recording his sixth double-double of the year, Love hit the 20-point mark for the second time across 12 January contests. He's cooled down considerably after averaging 17.3 points per game in December, but perhaps the temporary void of Lauri Markkanen (ankle) will spark another hot streak.

Love chipped in 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 loss to Chicago.

Love has settled well into a bench role for the Cavaliers this season and has been making the most of his opportunities as a sixth man. He's scored 13 or more points in five of his last six games and is averaging 12.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game across 10 appearances this month.

Love registered 14 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 20 minutes during Monday's 114-107 victory over Brooklyn.

Love continues to thrive as the Cavs' first big man off the bench -- a role he's embraced to a level most would not have expected coming into the season. The veteran has cooled off since his red-hot month of December, but he's scored at least 13 points in four if his last five games, and his five assists Monday marked his most in any game this season.

Love logged 18 points (6-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 loss to the Grizzlies.

Love continues to turn back the clock and play some of his best basketball of the post-LeBron era in Cleveland. Love now has three double-doubles in his last four games, and he's drilled at least three three-pointers in six straight. At this point, Love is worth rostering in the majority of season-long leagues thanks to his contributions in points, rebounds, threes and assists. Traditionally, he hasn't added much defensive value, but Love has a steal in six of his last eight games.

Love recorded 20 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 108-104 victory over the Pacers.

Lov contributed eight points during a 17-0 run in the third quarter, bringing the Cavs back into the game. Although the veteran makes his mark in a reserve role, his usage has been quite high recently, averaging around 30 minutes of court time over the past week. He's also scored 20-plus points in five consecutive contests.

Love recorded 35 points (10-18 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 121-118 loss to the Hawks.

Love has turned back the clock over the past eight games, and Friday's performance was the apex. During this stretch, with the Cavs shorthanded, he's averaged 22.0 points on 52.0 percent shooting, 8.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 24.3 minutes. Friday's game was his first 35-11-4 line since April 4, 2014.

Love finished Thursday's 110-93 loss to Washington with 24 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes.

Love made just his second start of the season Thursday as a result of Jarrett Allen's continued absence while in COVID-19 protocols. Love thrived in the opportunity, leading Cleveland in points and rebounds en route to his fifth double-double of the campaign. The veteran has racked up 20-plus points in three straight contests and has drained a whopping 17 three-pointers over that stretch. Love's resurgent campaign includes per-game averages of 13.6 points, 7.4 boards, 2.0 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in only 20.8 minutes per contest. With the Cavaliers looking like a legitimate playoff team in the East, Love could be in line for more playing time moving forward if he continues his recent run of impressive performances.

Love will start Thursday's game against Washington, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

The Cavs have mostly used Love off the bench this season, but he'll move back into the lineup for his second start in three games while Jarrett Allen (COVID-19 protocols) remains sidelined. The veteran is coming off of back-to-back 20-point games as he continues to flourish over the last month (15.7 PPG, 6.8 RG, 2.2 APG, 3.4 3PM/G, 51.1% 3Pt over last 14 games).

Love will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pelicans, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.

Love made his first start of the season Sunday and had 22 points (7-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes. He'll return to the bench role with Evan Mobley (COVID-19 protocols) rejoining the lineup for the Cavaliers.

Love ended Sunday's 144-99 win over the Raptors with 22 points (7-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes.

Love made his first start of the season for the shorthanded Cavaliers in Sunday's contest, and he tied for the team lead on the scoreboard while shooting 66.7 percent from beyond the arc. While Love should return to a bench role once Jarrett Allen (COVID-19 protocols) is cleared to return, he's had consistent playing time recently and has now scored in double figures in nine consecutive appearances.

Love is starting Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Love has scored in double figures in each of his last eight appearances and has averaged 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per game during that time. He'll make his first start of the season Sunday since Jarrett Allen (COVID-19 protocols) remains sidelined.

Love chipped in 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 111-101 loss to Boston.

Love showed no signs of lingering foot soreness, racking up an efficient double-double in just 23 minutes. Love hasn't exceeded 25 minutes once this season, but his per-36 averages of 22.3 points and 13.1 rebounds are impressive even in his strong career portfolio. Love is streamable whenever the Cavaliers are shorthanded.

Love is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Celtics due to right foot soreness.

Love has played well lately in a reduced role. He's scored in double figures in each of the past seven games with averages of 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.7 minutes. If he sits out Wednesday, more minutes will be available for Dean Wade, Luke Kornet and other frontcourt options.

Love registered 23 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Monday's 105-94 victory over Miami.

This was Love's first time reaching the 20-point mark since Dec. 1, as the veteran extended his streak of double-digit scoring performances to five games with a season high Monday. The last time Love posted 23 points was against the Heat on May 1 of last season. The UCLA product has currently tallied three double-doubles this campaign, and has grabbed at least nine rebounds in eight different outings.

Love ended with 18 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Friday's 123-106 win over the Timberwolves.

Love turned back the clock Friday, helping the Cavaliers to a comfortable win. In what could very well be his best performance of the season, Love reminded everyone just how valuable he can be. His minutes are locked in at around 20 per game, a number that while far from substantial, could pay dividends when it comes to his long-term health. For fantasy purposes, he should be added in all deeper formats, while in standard leagues, he can have solid streaming value.

Love provided 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes during Monday's 114-96 victory over the Mavericks.

Love continues to see his role reduce, to the point where he is simply now just a streaming option in even moderately sized leagues. It would appear as though his playing time is going to struggle to exceed 20 minutes most nights. While this should ensure he stays relatively healthy, it does nothing to help his overall fantasy upside.

Love closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Nets.

Love made his return following an eight-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. He played just 21 minutes but nearly double-doubled, and he could see more usage than usual with Evan Mobley (elbow) out for at least two weeks. Love is in the midst of the worst season of his career, with the veteran averaging just 10.0 points on 36.1 percent shooting, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.8 minutes.

Love (conditioning) tallied 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) nine rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Nets.

The veteran big man missed the past eight games due to COVID-19 protocols and immediately assumed his normal workload. It's important to note Love didn't see an uptick in minutes despite the numerous injuries to the Cavaliers' front court, but that could be attributed to simply working the 33-year-old back into game shape. With Jarrett Allen (illness), Lauri Markkanen (COIVD-19) and Evan Mobley (elbow) all out Wednesday, Ed Davis got the start at center and played 24 minutes with Love essentially operating as the second big man opposite Dean Wade.

Love (conditioning) will be available for Wednesday night's matchup against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The veteran forward has missed the past eight games for the Cavaliers due to COVID-19 protocols and conditioning, but will be active for Wednesday night's contest against Brooklyn. Love has the opportunity to see a decent amount of minutes as well in his return, as Jarrett Allen (illness) and Evan Mobley (elbow) are both inactive for Cleveland.

Love (conditioning) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.

It appears that Love will likely return from a eight-game absence Wednesday, which couldn't come at a better time for the Cavaliers. If active, the 33-year-old big man is expected to draw the start at center, as Cleveland will be without Evan Mobley (elbow), Jarrett Allen (non-COVID illness) and Lauri Markkanen (conditioning). In seven appearances this season, Love is averaging 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.7 minutes per game.

Love (conditioning) could make his return to the court Wednesday, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Love was back with the team Monday, as he took part in shootaround, but he remained sidelined for the matchup against the Celtics. Evan Mobley suffered a right elbow strain during the contest that will cost him 2-to-4 weeks, and Jarrett Allen has already been ruled out for a second straight game due to non-COVID illness. If Love is able to return Wednesday, then he would likely slide right back into the starting lineup.

Love (reconditioning) took part in morning shootaround for the Cavaliers but remains out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love had already been ruled out for an eighth consecutive game a day earlier, but his presence with the team suggests that he'll soon put an end to his string of absences. Though the Cavaliers never disclosed whether Love tested positive for COVID-19, the fact that he had been away from the team for nearly two weeks while following the NBA's health and safety protocols implies that that's indeed the case. The Cavaliers may want to see Love turn in a full practice Tuesday before deciding whether he's fit to play Wednesday in Brooklyn.

Love (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Monday's game against the Celtics.

The Cavs have provided little to no updates on Love's status since he entered the league's health and safety protocols, and Monday will mark his eighth consecutive absence. At this point, he's been in the protocols for well beyond 10 days, so Love should have a good chance to return to eligibility at some point during the Cavs' three-game Week 5.

Love (COVID-19) will not be available for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

While Love has cleared COVID protocols, he is not yet ready to return to the court. However, his return to team activities indicates he should be suiting up again sooner than later. His next opportunity will be Monday in a rematch versus the Celtics. The veteran big man has averaged 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 triples across 20.7 minutes in seven games off the bench for Cleveland.

Love is still out for Friday's matchup against the Pistons, but he has cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and can return to the team environment, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Love will be able to return to the Pistons' bench for Friday's game, but he is not ready to play yet. He has been sidelined since going into protocol on Nov. 1. He averaged 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 triples across 20.7 minutes in seven games as a reserve prior to getting sidelined. Look for him to return to a similar workload once the team gives him the green light.

Love entered the league's health and safety protocols Monday and is expected to miss several games, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear exactly how many games the veteran big could miss, but it's probably safe to rule him out of most -- if not all -- of the Cavaliers' upcoming four-game week. This news comes at a difficult time for Love, who had quietly established himself as a consistent scoring and rebounding option in a reduced role off the bench. While Love's field goal percentage (35.5% FG) is a major black mark, he's posted 11.8 points and 7.4 boards over the last five games (21.0 MPG). Love finished Saturday's loss to Phoenix with 11 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and a pair of three-pointers in 20 minutes. In his absence, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen should continue to see big minutes, while Dean Wade and Cedi Osman could work their way into the mix off the bench.

Love provided 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 20 minutes in Saturday's 101-92 loss to the Suns.

With Jarrett Allen carrying the load at center, the team plays to Love's strengths when utilizing him. He possesses a strong perimeter game that can stretch the floor and is unrivaled in that skill among other big men on the roster. Allen's presence and the arrival of Evan Mobley are a threat to increased production, and Love will be limited to a utility role despite his string of double-doubles.

Love posted 10 points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes in a 92-79 win over the Clippers on Wednesday.

The veteran forward struggled with his shot in the contest, but he still managed to log his first double-double of the season. In a moderate surprise, Love has played in each of the Cavaliers' first five games to start the campaign and has tallied at least 21 minutes in four of them. He is getting just enough run and contributing just enough production (10.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game) to keep himself relevant in fantasy leagues.

Love scored 22 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and grabbed six rebounds across 21 minutes in Monday's 99-87 victory versus Denver.

The veteran forward entered the contest having scored 22 combined points over his first three games, and he matched that scoring total in an offensive blitz Monday. Love's 21 minutes in the contest were actually his fewest since the Cavs' season opener, yet me managed to pace the team in scoring while hoisting 13 shots. Such performances aren't likely to be the norm for Love this season, but he proved for one game at least that he can still be a positive offensive contributor on occasion.

Love totaled six points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Friday's 123-112 loss to the Hornets.

Love had a muted role in Wednesday's opener and remained inefficient from the floor in Friday's loss. However, he led the team in rebounds and had relatively significant playing time against Charlotte. Although the 33-year-old was more productive Friday than he was in the season opener, he's an unreliable fantasy option on a night-to-night basis.

Love finished Wednesday's regular season opener against the Grizzlies with just four points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds.

Based on how the Cavs utilized Love during the preseason, the fact that he came off the bench and played only 17 minutes shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Once one of the league's best rebounders and floor-spacing bigs, Love has moved into a different phase of his career, and as long as he remains in Cleveland stuck behind Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Lauri Markkanen, he's no longer a productive fantasy option night-to-night.

Love finished with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Bulls.

The Cavs were blitzed from the start and trailed by 40 points during the third quarter in a game in which they committed 20 turnovers and had 11 shots blocked by the Bulls. Both Love and Lauri Markkanen came off the bench for coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who started Jarrett Allen and rookie Evan Mobley up front. Bickerstaff said pregame that his starting five is not finalized, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the oft-injured Love toils in a semi-reduced role this season, as the Cavs prioritize the development of their young core.

Love said Monday that he has not discussed his role for this season with coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

After noting that he and the Cavs never discussed a potential buyout, Love went on to note that he's yet to speak to Bickerstaff about his playing time going forward. Love remains the most accomplished player on the Cavs' roster by a good margin, but with the team looking toward the future, it's possible Bickerstaff could look to prioritize the likes of Jarrett Allen, Lauri Markkanen and rookie No. 3 overall pick Evan Mobley. So long as he's on the roster, Love figures to hold down some sort of consistent role, but the situation may be dangerous for fantasy basketball purposes -- especially considering the injury risks Love presents on top of the uncertainty surrounding his role.

Love has decided to withdraw from Team USA and won't play in the Olympics, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Love spent 10 days in Las Vegas preparing with Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics before deciding to withdraw. It's possible that Love's calf injury that held him out for most of the NBA season is still nagging him. With Love now out, along with Bradley Beal, Team USA will need to pick up two new players and get them ready in a short period of time.

Love (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Brooklyn.

The 32-year-old will finish the season on the bench for the second straight contest after sitting out Friday's matchup with the Wizards. Love averaged 12.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 24.9 minutes in 25 games during the 2020-21 campaign for Cleveland.

Love (rest) will not play Friday against the Wizards.

With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Cavs will sit Love in what's ultimately a meaningless game. The veteran forward is coming off of his best effort of the season Wednesday against Boston, when he posted 30 points (6-9 3Pt), 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes.

Love tallied 30 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 102-94 win over the Celtics.

The 32-year-old returned from a one-game absence due to a bruised left knee to post his fifth double-double of the season. Love's scoring has been a roller coaster lately, as he's posted zero, 25, seven, 18, eight, and 30 over his last six games, respectively. The 12-year forward will look to build on Wednesday's impressive performance Friday on the road against the Wizards.

Love (knee) is off the injury report for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.

After missing Monday's game against the Pacers due to a bruised left knee, Love will be back Wednesday. This month, he's averaged 14.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 29.0 minutes.

Love (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

After missing Friday's loss in Dallas due to a sore knee, Love returned for Sunday's rematch but was mostly ineffective, finishing with just eight points on 2-of-9 shooting to go with 11 boards and three assists. With Cleveland playing on a back-to-back to begin the week, Love will be one of several Cavaliers sidelined Monday. Dean Wade figures to be the primary beneficiary in Love's absence.

Love (knee) is starting Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Angel Gray of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Love missed Friday's game due to a bruised left knee but was probable for Sunday's matchup. Love is unlikely to be restricted following his brief absence.

Love (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Dallas.

Love will likely return from a one-game absence due to a left knee bruise after he had been previously been considered questionable. Dean Wade will likely revert back to the bench if Love returns.

Love (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Mavericks.

Love sat out Friday due to a left knee bruise, but he could return as soon as Sunday. If he's out again, Dean Wade should draw another start.

Love (knee) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Mavericks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love's absence will be his first following 19 consecutive games played. As a result, look for the likes of Dean Wade and Mfiondu Kabengele to potentially see increased minutes. The veteran big man's next chance to play will come Sunday in a rematch against the Mavs.

Love is questionable for Friday's contest against the Mavericks due to a left knee contusion.

Love has appeared in 19 straight games, which is great considering his previous longest streak this season was two consecutive games. However, his streak could come to an end Friday. If Love is out, look for Dean Wade and Mfiondu Kabengele to see more minutes.

Love had 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and a steal in Wednesday's blowout loss to Portland.

The Cavs were able to keep the game semi-close through two quarters, but it quickly got out of hand in the third and the Cavs ultimately fell by a 36-point margin. Love chipped in a team-high 18 points, but it wasn't nearly enough on a night when Cleveland shot just 40.2 percent from the field as a team.

Love collected seven points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists in a 134-118 loss to the Suns on Tuesday.

Love's offensive struggles continued, as he failed to score double-digit points for the third time in his last four games. The forward was coming off a season-high 25 points Saturday but couldn't follow it up with another efficient performance. Despite the inconsistent scoring totals, Love has still provided fantasy managers with solid production across his last four contests, averaging 9.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Love was held scoreless (0-0 FG, 0-0 FT) with 10 rebounds in Friday's loss to the Wizards.

It was a fairly bizarre night for Love, who did not attempt a single field goal in 22 minutes of action. Love's rebounding has remained mostly steady since he returned from injury, but the former All-Star has scored 15 points or fewer in his last nine games.

Love recorded six points (2-11 FG, 2-10 3PT), 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals in Wednesday's 109-104 loss to the Magic.

Love has struggled shooting from behind the three-point arc in his last two outings, making 2-of-14. Although the forward has had a difficult time shooting, he did record an exceptional three steals and was closing in on a triple-double. The veteran should continue to receive adequate playing time and will likely start to shoot the deep ball better after this poor couple stretch of games.

Love scored 11 points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) to go along with seven rebounds and four assists across 24 minutes in Monday's loss to the Raptors.

Love saw a slight downturn in minutes on the second game of a back-to-back, but still managed to fill the box score. He didn't shoot well from the field, though was able to balance that with a perfect night from the charity stripe. Love had recently shown signs of breaking out of his season long shooting slump -- he shot 43.3 percent from the field across his last five games prior to Monday's effort -- yet has still converted only 39.9 percent of his field-goal attempts through 18 contests.

Love had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes in Sunday's loss at Washington.

Love has posted 12-point, five-rebound stat lines in each of his last two contests, and while he's scored in double digits in five straight games, he has also gone six straight contests without clearing the 15-point threshold. He's nothing more than the Cavaliers' third-best scoring option right now, sitting behind Collin Sexton and Darius Garland in that department.

Love mustered 15 points (5-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.

Love is not the stat-stuffing machine he was during his Minnesota days, but he can still deliver strong performances when the team needs him to step up as a secondary scorer. The veteran forward has scored at least 15 points in six of his last eight appearances while grabbing eight or more boards five times during that stretch.

Love scored 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) to go along with eight rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes in Monday's loss to the Pistons.

Love reached 30 minutes for the second consecutive game and for the third time on the season. He posted what has become a relatively typical line, scoring in the teens and reeling in plenty of rebounds. Across the three games in which Love has played at least 30 minutes this season, he's averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 boards, and 2.3 assists with minimal defensive contributions.

Love scored 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds and four assists in a 103-90 win Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

After missing most of the season with a calf injury, Love has played exceptionally well since rejoining the starting lineup. The 32-year-old is averaging 24.4 minutes, 14.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists since returning to action. The former UCLA standout has shot well from deep, making roughly three three-pointers a game this season. As the Cavaliers' playoff hopes fade away, fantasy managers could see Love's minutes decrease as the team starts to analyze their younger talent for next season.

Love tallied 19 points (6-17 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Pelicans.

The 32-year-old saw 31 minutes of action Sunday, which is the second-most minutes he's seen since Dec. 26. Love's 17 field-goal attempts and five made three-pointers were both season highs. The 12-year veteran has started and played in six games in a row, averaging 14.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and 2.5 assists in that span. The Cavaliers have a back-to-back set Wednesday and Thursday, so there's a chance he sits out in one of those games.

Love recorded 18 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 21 minutes in Saturday's 135-115 loss to the Raptors.

Once Jarrett Allen and Larry Nance return to the lineup, Love's minute restriction will have lifted, and the trio could wreak some havoc on future opponents. For now, the team will move Love along slowly while players like Dean Wade and Isaiah Hartenstein provide support in the frontcourt.

Love mustered 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Thursday's win over the Thunder.

Love remains on a minutes restriction and has played 26 or fewer minutes in each of his four games since returning from a nine-game absence last month, but he made the most of his on-court time to deliver a strong double-double. Love now has two double-doubles and three double-digit scoring performances in his last four appearances.

Love will remain on a minutes restriction for Monday's game against the Spurs, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Love played 20 minutes in his latest return to action Thursday against the Sixers, and he followed up with 23 minutes in Saturday's loss to Miami. Per Fedor, Love's workload is expected to remain in the 20-ish-minutes range Monday as the Cavs attempt to prevent a re-aggravation of the calf injury that's already cost him 43 games this season.

Love produced 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists through 20 minutes in the Cavs' 114-94 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.

Love returned after missing the last nine games due to an aggravation of his calf injury. He was inserted into the starting five and performed well, while playing under a soft minutes limit. Love will likely remain restricted for a few more games, but if he can manage to stay healthy, he'll be a nice boost for the struggling Cavs. Last season, the veteran averaged 17.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.8 minutes.

Love will start at center during his return Thursday against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will be on a minutes limit in his first game back from a nine-game absence, but he'll still get the start. Dean Wade will start at power forward. Love has played just 58 total minutes this season, and he's racked up 23 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and one steal.

Love (calf) will play Thursday against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will make his return after a nine-game absence due to a right calf injury. Thursday's game will mark just the fifth time the 32-year-old has taken the floor this season, so it wouldn't be wise to expect major production from him in his return. The team said that he will be on a minutes restriction, though the amount of minutes wasn't clarified. Dean Wade will likely see a decreased workload while Love is healthy.

Love (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Love hasn't played since March 14 against Atlanta with a nagging right calf injury, but the forward's questionable tag indicates that he might be able to participate in Thursday's matchup. If the Cavs elect to sidelined their forward once again though, Dean Wade will likely see increased run.

Love (calf) practiced Wednesday and will get evaluated by the medical group to see what his availability will be in the immediate future, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love has been sidelined since March 16, with the team providing few updates on his improvement until this announcement. More information may become available after the Cavaliers' medical team evaluates him.

Love (calf) will not play Monday against the Jazz.

Love will miss yet another game due to right calf soreness. His next chance to return will be Thursday against Philadelphia.

Love (calf) is out Saturday against the Kings, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Right calf soreness will keep Love out yet again. It's not clear when he'll be able to return.

Love (calf) is out Friday against the Lakers.

Right calf soreness will keep the veteran sidelined yet again. His next chance to play is Saturday against the Kings.

Love (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.

The veteran aggravated his calf injury back on March 14, and the Cavs are yet to provide an update on when he might return. Wednesday will mark Love's sixth consecutive absence.

Love (calf) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Kings.

No surprise here, as it continues to look more and more like it will be another lost season for Love, who played a grand total of 12 minutes after the All-Star break before re-tweaking his calf on March 14 in Atlanta. The Cavs have not offered any updates on the veteran, but it doesn't appear that he's close to returning to game action.

Love (calf) is out Sunday against the Raptors.

Love will miss a fourth straight game Sunday due to right calf soreness. His next chance to play is Monday against the Kings.

Love (calf) is out Friday against the Spurs.

An aggravation of his previous calf injury will keep Love sidelined for a third straight contest. In his absence, Larry Nance should continue starting at power forward.

Love (calf) is out Wednesday against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love re-injured his right calf during Sunday's game against the Hawks, and he'll remain out for a second straight contest Wednesday. In his place, Larry Nance is likely to draw another start.

Love (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Love was initially considered doubtful for Tuesday's game after leaving Sunday's contest with right calf soreness. Larry Nance and Dean Wade should see increased usage in his absence.

Love (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Love exited Sunday's game with right calf soreness after playing less than two minutes in the first quarter. He appears to be on track to miss Tuesday's matchup, while Larry Nance and Dean Wade could see increased run if he's ultimately held out.

Love (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

The veteran started the game but departed less than two minutes into the first quarter. He initially went back to the locker room before returning to the Cavs' bench. Per Fedor, it appears that Love avoided seriously aggravating his right calf, and he plans to do strength work Sunday night before being re-evaluated Monday morning.

Love registered four points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Friday's 116-82 loss to the Pelicans.

The 32-year-old made his return from a right calf strain Friday and played limited minutes. After a 33-game absence, Love shook off the rust and knocked down a deep three-pointer and collected one rebound. Once he gets his legs under him, expect Love to play heavy minutes for a Cavaliers team that's only three games back from a playoff spot.

Love (calf) will be available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Love has not played since Dec. 27 due to a calf injury, but after using the All-Star break to recover, he'll return to the lineup Friday night. Given the long layoff, there's a good chance Love's minutes will be limited, but he should eventually return to a high-usage role as the Cavs' starting power forward. Once he's back up to speed, Love projects as a good source of points and rebounds, with some assists and threes sprinkled in.

Love (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Love's listing as "questionable" is a step in the right direction, as he had yet to even be 50-50 for a game since sustaining his calf injury. The team had previously given the 32-year-old forward a chance to return before the All-Star break, but he was given an extra week to recover from his right calf strain. If Love is able to play in his first game since Dec. 27 on Friday, Larry Nance and Dean Wade could see their workloads decreased.

Love (calf) isn't expected to return for the Cavaliers' final two games before the All-Star break next week, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The team previously expressed cautious optimism the 32-year-old would be back before the midseason hiatus, but it appears he'll enter the nine-day break, which begins Thursday, having not seen game action since Dec. 27 due to a right calf strain. Cleveland will begin the second half of the season March 12 at New Orleans, so Love will have a couple more weeks to rehabilitate before potentially missing additional time.

Love (calf) won't play Saturday against the 76ers.

Love has been sidelined since Dec. 27 due to a right calf strain, but the Cavaliers remain "cautiously optimistic" that he'll be able to return before the All-Star break. However, he'll be unable to take the court in Saturday's matchup. The Cavaliers conclude their first-half schedule with games Monday in Houston and Wednesday against the Pacers, although it's unclear whether Love will be able to return.

Love (calf) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

The Cavaliers aren't putting a target date out for Love's return from the right calf strain that has sidelined him since Dec. 27, but as of last weekend, the team is "cautiously optimistic" that he'll be ready to play before the All-Star break, according to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. After Wednesday's contest, the Cavaliers will conclude their first-half schedule with games Saturday in Philadelphia, Monday in Houston and March 3 at home versus the Pacers.

The Cavaliers held Love out of their most recent practice Saturday after he experienced soreness in his right calf following back-to-back workouts Wednesday and Thursday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was unwilling to term Love's absence from practice as a setback, as the big man was still able to complete an individual workout at the end of the session. The Cavaliers will wait and see how Love's calf responds to the individual workout before determining his next step. Love would still seem to have an outside chance to play at some point during the Cavaliers' three-game slate this week, though it's probably safe to rule him out for Tuesday's contest against the Hawks, the first game in a back-to-back set.

Love (calf) participated in much of Wednesday's practice but remains without a timetable for a return, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

It's good news that Love continues to progress in his recovery from a strained right calf, but the fact that he remains without a timetable makes it tough to gauge when we can expect him back. It seems like he'll be back soon, but the organization probably isn't in a massive rush to get Love back, considering his injury history and the rebuilding nature of their season. When Love eventually returns, there will likely be fewer minutes available for Lamar Stevens and Dean Wade.

An update on Love's (calf) status is expected within a week, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Love will remain sidelined for the Cavs' road trip, which ends after Monday's game in Golden State. There's a good chance we'll get an update before Wednesday's home game against the Spurs. Love has been sidelined since the fourth game of the season due to a strained right calf.

Love (calf) completed another individual workout Saturday, but a source familiar with his situation said the big man is "highly unlikely" to be available at any point during the Cavaliers' five-game West Coast road trip that begins Monday in Phoenix, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sidelined since Dec. 27 due to a high-grade right calf strain, Love appears to be progressing well, but his return to the lineup doesn't appear imminent just yet. While he moved around well Saturday while taking jumpers and simulating post moves, Love still has yet to be cleared for full team sessions. The Cavaliers aren't likely to have many full practices on tap with five road games coming up during a seven-game stretch, so the team won't have a good chance to assess Love's condition until it returns to Cleveland on Feb. 16. Love's ongoing absence should allow Larry Nance, Taurean Prince and Cedi Osman to fill nearly all the minutes at power forward for at least the next five games.

The Cavaliers announced Wednesday that Love (calf) was cleared to resume individual basketball activities.

While the Cavaliers' update on Love is seemingly a positive sign for him as he works back from the right calf strain he aggravated Dec. 27, the team has yet to outline a target date for his return to the lineup. For now, the Cavaliers plan to will re-examine him daily before clearing him for full practices, and eventually, game action. Love can probably be ruled out for the Cavaliers' back-to-back set with the Bucks on Friday and Saturday, but a return at some point next week could be a possibility.

Love (calf) has progressed to light on-court workouts, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

It sounds like we'll learn more about Love's updated timetable sooner than later, but it's encouraging that he's been able to get back on the court in some capacity. Until he returns, expect Larry Nance to continue seeing plenty of time at the forward spots, while both Andre Drummond and Jarrett Allen see time at center.

The Cavaliers could be without Love until February while he recovers from a right calf strain, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

After Love aggravated the calf injury Dec. 27, the Cavaliers initially projected the big man to miss at least three weeks. Though that timeline has now arrived, the Cavaliers have yet to provide any indication that Love's return to game action is imminent. Until a report surfaces indicating that Love has been cleared to resume practicing, fantasy managers can probably view the five-time All-Star as week-to-week rather than day-to-day. Larry Nance should continue to start at power forward in Love's absence, while the newly acquired Taurean Prince serves as Nance's top backup.

Love is out for at least three weeks after an MRI on Monday showed that he aggravated a right calf strain, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love dealt with the calf injury in the preseason and early in the regular season, but he may have returned too soon as he aggravated the injury during Sunday's game against the 76ers. The 32-year-old will hope to return in late January for the surprising Cavs who are off to a 3-0 start. Through two partial games for Cleveland, Love had averaged 9.5 points on 33.3 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His absence will open up more playing time for Cedi Osman and Larry Nance.

Love (calf) will not be available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

The Cavs are yet to comment on Love's status, but he was set for an MRI on Monday, so an update is expected within the next day or two. It's possible Love could be set for an extended absence considering he aggravated the injury that kept him out on opening night. Love finished Sunday's win over the Sixers with four points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal in just nine minutes.

Love (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

The Cavaliers revealed that Love is dealing with a right calf injury, and he was ruled out for the rest of the contest shortly after heading to the locker room. The 32-year-old has been hindered by his calf issue early in the season, and whether he's able to return Tuesday against the Knicks remains to be seen.

Love went to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the 76ers with an apparent injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was dealing with a calf injury heading into Sunday's contest, but he was able to start for the Cavaliers. However, he asked to be taken out of the game early in the second quarter and went to the locker room after talking with trainers. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to the matchup.

Love (calf) is starting Sunday's game against the 76ers, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

Love played 38 minutes in his season debut Saturday, but he was questionable for Sunday's contest in the second half of a back-to-back. However, his calf injury won't prevent him from taking the court against Philadelphia on Sunday, and he'll be in the starting five for a second consecutive game. It's unclear whether his playing time will be restricted against the 76ers.

Love (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love played 38 minutes Saturday during his return from a calf injury, but he's apparently not quite back to 100 percent as he is considered questionable in the second half of a back-to-back. If Love is held out, that would open up more playing time for Cedi Osman and Larry Nance.

Love scored 15 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-5 FT) while adding nine rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes in Saturday's 128-119 double-overtime win over Detroit.

The 32-year-old had a relatively pedestrian night after being kept scoreless in the fourth quarter. But despite being reported to be on a minutes restriction going into his season debut, Love was utilized in his entirety during both overtimes, playing all 10 minutes. Those minutes proved valuable as the forward contributed seven points across the extra periods to secure Cleveland's win.

Love (calf) will play Saturday against the Pistons but will have a minutes limit, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The exact limit Love will be on is unclear. As a result, he makes for a risky DFS option.

Love (calf) went through shootaround Saturday and is expected to play against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love was sidelined for Wednesday's season opener due to a right calf strain, but he appears to be on track to make his debut against Detroit. Assuming he's active, the 32-year-old should return to the starting five with Larry Nance retreating to the bench.

Love (calf) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Love missed the season-opener on Wednesday due to a strained calf, but the hope is that he'll be able to make his debut in Detroit. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn't reveal much about Love's condition, so look for a more definitive update after shootaround Saturday morning.

Love (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Hornets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said earlier Tuesday that Love's status was in doubt for the season opener, so it's not much of a surprise to see him ruled out. Larry Nance is expected to enter the starting five in his place Wednesday.

Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Tuesday that the team is preparing as if Love (calf) will not be available for Wednesday's opener against the Hornets, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Love is still nursing the strained calf that limited him during the preseason, and it sounds as though he's closer to doubtful than questionable as Wednesday night approaches. Still, the Cavs have not officially ruled him out, so look for a more definitive update Wednesday morning. If Love does, indeed, sit out, Cedi Osman or Larry Nance could fill his spot in the starting five.

Love's (calf) availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets is uncertain, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Love has already been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale. He strained his calf during the exhibition opener and hasn't played since. A strained calf can take 7-10 days to heal if it's a Grade 1 strain, but we aren't sure what grade Love is dealing with. Love's health has been an issue lately, causing him to slip in drafts, though he was relatively healthy last season, missing only nine games. If the veteran ends up sidelined for the opener, more minutes should funnel to Cedi Osman (ankle), Larry Nance (jaw) and rookie Isaac Okoro, who has had some promising preseason performances.

Love (calf) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will be sidelined for the duration of the preseason due to the right calf strain. The injury seems relatively minor, so the 32-year-old forward will hope to return for the Dec. 23 regular season opener against the Hornets.

Love (calf) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

A strained right calf will continue to keep Love sidelined. With Larry Nance (concussion), Cedi Osman (ankle) and Kevin Porter (personal) out as well, rookie Isaac Okoro should see plenty of action.

Love (Achilles) has a chance to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.

Love didn't play Monday against the Pacers due to a sore calf, but the injury looks to be quite minor as he has a chance to return for Wednesday's preseason action. When healthy, the 32-year-old power forward should be a focal point of the offense for the rebuilding Cavaliers this season.

Love is listed as out for Monday's preseason game against the Pacers.

The veteran is dealing with a sore right Achilles, which he may have aggravated during Saturday's exhibition opener. It doesn't look to be anything serious, and the Cavs are likely just being cautious with Love as the regular season approaches.

Love posted 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Bulls.

Over his previous three outings, Love has put up 22.3 points, 12.7 boards, 3.7 dimes and 3.7 triples in 38.1 minutes per game. Numbers like that are good for top 50 value in nine-category leagues. His shot wasn't falling in this one, going 2-of-13 from beyond the arc, but he did put his facilitating on display with seven assists in 37 minutes of play. The biggest concern for fantasy owners regarding Love is his potential availability down the stretch. He'll produce as long as he's on the court, but with the Cavaliers near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, concerns of potential rest days grow for a 31-year old veteran on a rebuilding team.

Love finished with 14 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 18 rebounds and three assists across 40 minutes Sunday in the Cavaliers' 132-129 overtime win over the Spurs.

Love overcame an 0-for-8 start from the field to claim his 23rd double-double of the season, largely thanks to his dead-eye shooting from the charity stripe. Perhaps more significant than Love's statistical output was the fact that he played 40 minutes one night after logging 37 minutes in Saturday's 104-102 win over the Nuggets. The Cavaliers have frequently held Love out for one half of back-to-back sets this season, so the team's decision to roll him out for big minutes in both games may imply more confidence in his health. Cleveland has another back-to-back set next weekend as part of a three-game week, so Love's fantasy managers will have to sweat it out again in the hope he suits up both Friday in Charlotte and Saturday in Atlanta.

Love totaled 27 points (9-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 104-102 victory over the Nuggets.

Love scored at least 20 points for the fourth straight game, a span in which he has also connected on 17 triples. He has been putting up third-round value over the past two weeks, a welcome sight for those that took a risk on him during the draft period. There is a decent chance he misses Sunday's game based on what we have seen thus far. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers also have a back-to-back next week meaning he may only play two games during what will be the fantasy playoffs for a lot of people.

Love recorded 26 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and one block across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Celtics.

With Tristan Thompson (knee) and Andre Drummond (calf) both out, Love generated his best scoring output in eight games. This was his 22nd double-double of the season and his best rebounds effort in 19 contests. Love is always a must-start, but if either of Thompson or Drummond miss Saturday's tilt versus the Nuggets, the 31-year-old could gain some extra usage and become a more appealing option for daily-fantasy formats.

Love scored 22 points (7-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding nine rebounds, two assists and a steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 126-113 loss to the Jazz.

Forced to fill in at center with Andre Drummond (calf) and Tristan Thompson (knee) both sidelined, Love wasn't able to slow Rudy Gobert down much, but he did at least manage to tie his season high in made three-pointers. Since missing a game in late February due to a sore Achilles, Love has averaged 16.4 points, 10.2 boards, 4.2 assists and 2.4 threes over the last five contests.

Love posted 20 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 loss to the Pacers.

Love notched his second double-double in his last four games, and he has dished out at least four assists three times during that stretch. Love is averaging 15.0 points and 10.5 rebounds during that four-game period and he's been one of Cleveland's most productive players all season long even if he hasn't posted the same numbers he had in the LeBron James era.

Love amassed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to New Orleans.

Love scored just 10 points in what was an underwhelming performance. Despite the absence of Andre Drummond (calf), Love failed to capitalize on what could have been a productive evening. He is likely to miss a few games down the stretch which does limit his upside. However, he appears relatively healthy and should still be able to return mid-round value on a per-game basis the rest of the way.

Love scored 17 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT) while adding 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 125-119 overtime win over the Heat.

While rookie Kevin Porter led the way with 30, six other Cavs scored between 13 and 17 points on the night. It's Love's first double-double since Feb. 3 and 20th of the season, as staying healthy remains an issue for the 31-year-old.

Love (Achilles) will start Monday against Miami, Spence Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.

Love was considered probable coming in, so there wasn't much question about his status after he was held out of Saturday's game.

Love (Achilles) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Miami.

Love has been bothered by a sore Achilles over the last few days, and he was held out of Saturday's loss to the Heat. However, the Cavs expect to have the big man back in the lineup Monday night. In his first game after the break, Love struggled in a win over Washington, finishing with just nine points, one rebound and one board.

Love won't play in Saturday's game against Miami due to Achilles soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love will miss the second part of the Cavaliers back-to-back due to a sore Achilles. He's been hampered by the issue for the past couple of weeks, though it's unclear if the team expects him to miss additional time going forward. Look for an update on Love's availability to come ahead of Monday's rematch with Miami.

Love (Achilles) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Love missed the final game prior to the All-Star break due to an Achilles injury, but he's good to go after getting more than a week to rest and recover. Across 46 games this season, the big man is averaging 17.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.3 minutes.

Love (Achilles) will not play Wednesday against the Hawks, Sam Amico of SI.com reports.

Love picked up an Achilles injury during Sunday's loss to the Clippers, and while coach John Beilein deemed the issue a "mild" one, it will cost the veteran big man at least one game. Larry Nance is expected to start in place of Love, whose next chance to take the court will now come after the All-Star break.

Love is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta due to an Achilles injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Love is apparently banged up following Sunday's loss against the Clippers, where he logged 26 minutes of action and posted 10 points and nine rebounds. With one game left before the All-Star break, the Cavaliers may ultimately elect to rest their star forward and give him extended period to recover from his reported Achilles injury. Larry Nance and Alfonzo McKinnie could see increase run if indeed Love is kept out Wednesday.

Love scored a game-high 33 points (12-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while adding 13 rebounds, six assists and a block in 41 minutes during Monday's 139-134 overtime loss to the Knicks.

In what might have been his last home game for Cleveland before he gets moved at the trade deadline, Love put on a good show and gave the Cavs their last lead of the game with 1:19 left in OT, but he didn't get enough help from his teammates to pull out a win. The double-double was his second straight and 18th of the season.

Love chipped in 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 115-100 win over the Pistons.

Love has scored at least 20 in four of the last five games and matched his season high with six treys in this one. He has drained 21 threes across the last five tilts, and despite his desire to be dealt to a contender Love continues to give his best effort and provides solid contributions in the scoring, rebounding, assist and three-point shooting departments.

Love had 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3PT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 118-106 loss against the Bulls.

Love has had three double-doubles during this month and he has experienced an uptick in his scoring figures as he has scored 20 or more points in three of his last four contests. The veteran power forward will try to extend his solid scoring run Monday at Detroit.

Love won't play Tuesday against the Clippers due to rest purposes, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

Love will take a seat for the second half of Cleveland's back-to-back. Larry Nance (knee) is expected to return to action Tuesday and could take Love's spot at power forward in the starting lineup.

Love contributed 21 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Monday's 128-99 loss to the Lakers.

Love and the Cavaliers got off to a hot start but were unable to maintain their early dominance. The game ended in a blowout but not before Love was able to record another double-double. There are still murmurings of an impending trade but until we hear anything substantial, Love simply needs to be rolled out there on a nightly basis in the hope the Cavaliers can at least be competitive.

Love had 19 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3PT, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-103 win at Denver.

Love has scored at least 15 points while grabbing at least nine rebounds in each of his last three games, and he is averaging a double-double of 22.0 points and 11.0 boards per game during that stretch. Love has been passing the ball well of late too, dishing out multiple assists in seven of his last eight contests. His strong performances should increase his trade value ahead of the February deadline, and he will aim to extend his strong run of play Monday on the road against the Lakers.

Love scored 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), and accrued nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in an overtime win over the Pistons on Thursday.

After a blistering performance in their last meeting one game prior to this one that saw Love torch the Pistons for 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting, the veteran cooled off a bit with 17 points, and just 12 in regulation. There's been some drama surrounding the 31-year old as of late, throwing a tantrum in a recent game, and seeing his name swirling around the trade mill. If Love does get dealt, his value could certainly be negatively impacted, but his four-year, $120 million salary will prove difficult to move. However, if he doesn't get traded, Love could be subjected to nerve-racking rest days down the stretch. Fantasy owners will have to just wait and see as the looming trade deadline is just under a month away.

Love (hip) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Love is on track to rejoin the starting five Tuesday in Toronto after missing Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right hip contusion. Across 11 games this month, the big man is averaging 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 29.1 minutes.

Love (hip) is not included on the Cavs' most recent injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Love was held out of Saturday's game with a right hip bruise, but it looks like the team was just being cautious on the second night of a back-to-back. Expect the big man to be back in the lineup in Toronto.

Love (back) will start Wednesday's game against the Magic, James Rapien of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland reports.

Love has been trending toward playing, but the Cavs took the decisions up until close to game-time. After missing the last two games, Love will be back in the lineup at his usual power forward spot.

Updating a previous report, Love (back) will have his availability for Wednesday's game versus the Magic determined after going through pregame warmups, Sam Amico of SI.com reports.

Love appeared clear to return Wednesday against Orlando, but coach John Beilen said, "We'll see how it goes in warmups." The 31-year-old has sat out the last two games due to a bruised lower back. Larry Nance seems likely to receive another start should Love be unable to suit up.

Coach John Beilein said Love (back) will play Wednesday versus the Magic, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.

Love was considered questionable after missing the last two contests with a bruised lower back, but he'll retake the court Wednesday. The 31-year-old is averaging 17.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 32.1 minutes through 14 games this season.

Love (back) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against Orlando.

Love received treatment instead of taking the floor for practice Tuesday, and he's in jeopardy of missing his third straight game due to a back bruise. The team figures to re-evaluate Love Wednesday morning before releasing another update on his availability moving forward.

Love (back) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Spencer Davies of BasketballInsiders.com reports.

Love went to therapy instead of practicing with the team, according to Davies. He's missed the last two contests due to a back injury and his status remains in question for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Love (back) will not play Monday against the Nets, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

While he was initially expected to return, Love is still nursing the bruised lower back that kept him out of Saturday's win over the Trail Blazers, and he'll miss a second consecutive contest. Larry Nance got the start in Love's place Saturday and played a season-high 32 minutes alongside Tristan Thompson.

Love (back) won't play Monday against Brooklyn, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

It appeared as though Love was on track to play Monday night, but the team has elected to hold him out. Larry Nance figures to draw another start at power forward as a result.

Love (back) is expected to play Monday against the Nets, Rick Noland of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Love was listed on the injury report as questionable for Monday's clash due to a bruised lower back, but head coach John Beilein stated that unless Love suffers a setback during warmups, he'll be ready to roll. Expect confirmation from the team closer to tipoff.

Love (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Love has been battling a bruised lower-back for the past week, and it's cost him a pair of games -- most recently, Saturday's win over the Blazers. In that game, the Cavs went with Larry Nance and Tristan Thompson as the starting frontcourt.

Love (back) will not play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, Spencer Davies of BasketballInsiders.com reports.

With Love sidelined for the second time this season, Larry Nance will draw the start. Love's next opportunity to play arrives Monday against the Nets.

Love (back) registered 25 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3PT, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 124-100 loss at Miami.

Love returned to the starting unit after a one-game absence and led the team in both points and rebounds. The veteran power forward has been Cleveland's best player by a wide margin this season, and he should remain as the team's go-to guy on offense ahead of Friday's road matchup at Dallas.

Love (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

As expected, Love has been cleared to rejoin the starting five for Wednesday's matchup in Miami after missing Monday's game against the Knicks with a bruised back. Through eight games this month, Love is averaging 19.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 32.3 minutes.

Love (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Sam Amico of SI.com reports.

Love sat out of Monday's matchup with the Knicks due to a bruised back, but the expectation is that he'll be back in action come Wednesday. He's averaging 18.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 12 starts this season.

Love (rest) is off the injury report and will be available for Tuesday's preseason game against Boston.

Love will have a chance for one final tuneup prior to the start of the regular season after sitting out of Sunday's exhibition for rest.