KEVIN LOVE NEWS

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

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Erupts in third quarter vs. Pacers 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.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo scores 30 to propel Heat past Pacers 124-111

Bam Adebayo scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 124-111 in NBA Cup play

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Love Reaches Out to Kyle Singler Over Concerning, Cryptic Instagram Posts Love expressed real concern for Singler.

NOVEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited minutes in season debut 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heat hold Jimmy Butler out of game at Minnesota with sprained ankle

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was held out against Minnesota because of a sprained right ankle in yet another matchup he’s missed against one of his former teams

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Sunday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Love (conditioning) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Love (conditioning) will not play Wednesday against the Suns.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to make 2024-25 debut Monday Love (personal) is expected to be available for Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Love (personal) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98

Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel with team for Saturday Love has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets, and he was absent from Friday's practice due to personal reasons.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice 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 Lichtenstei...

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Wednesday Love is inactive Wednesday due to personal reasons.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday with personal matter Love has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to a personal matter.

Impact Love was ruled out within 90 minutes of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff, which came as a surprise after the 36-year-old was removed from Wednesday's injury report. His next opportunity to make his 2024-25 debut will come Saturday versus Charlotte.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Wednesday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA

For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweet

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS