KEVIN LOVE NEWS

Held scoreless against Portland 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Love passes Anderson Varejao for sixth on Cavaliers rebounds list in loss to Jazz: Behind the Numbers Kevin Love now trails John "Hot Rod" Williams by 110 rebounds for fifth in Cavs franchise history.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Struggles in return to bench 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night on glass 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Love passes Campy Russell to become 10th on the Cavaliers' all-time field goal list Love notched his 2,481st field goal in the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Kelsey Russo: The Cavs starting lineup tonight against the... - The Athletic The Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Bulls: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Lamar Stevens, Kevin Love and Jarrett Allen. Darius Garl...

JANUARY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cavs' role players ring in the New Year with step-up performances vs. the Bulls: By the numbers Kevin Love and Caris LeVert combined for 43 points while Robin Lopez turned a familiar outing against the Bulls.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Vintage performance Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs hold off Bulls 103-102 to end three-game skid

Caris LeVert scored 23 points, Kevin Love added 20 points and nine rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a three-game skid with a 103-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Love on if Cavs should retire Kyrie Irving's jersey: "Without a doubt, absolutely, right away, after his career ends" Love — the last remaining piece of that historic 2016 title team — believes Irving left an indelible mark on the franchise and should one da...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kevin Love says Kyrie Irving's jersey should be retired by Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Not even a question to me' Love’s seen it all with Irving. The good. The bad. The weird. The magnificent. The confounding. The remarkable. The vexing. The breathtaking...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Keeps cooking from three 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Love to miss second straight game for Cavaliers on Saturday Donovan Mitchell (right leg) and Kevin Love (lower back) both missed Friday's loss to Sacramento.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Vardon: 'Soreness' wins its share on a Friday night in... - The Athletic 'Soreness' wins its share on a Friday night in Cleveland, featuring two really good, exciting teams. Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Love, De'Aar...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays season-low nine minutes 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE