Impact 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.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
KEVIN LOVE #42 - POWER FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
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Ruled out for Sunday Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Remains sidelined Friday Love (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact 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.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Love (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Love (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Impact 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.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining out Sunday Love (heel) is inactive for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Impact 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.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Love (heel) will not play Friday against Detroit, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Wednesday Love (heel) will not play Wednesday versus Denver, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't travel with team 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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out for Tuesday Love (heel) will remain on the sidelines for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Impact 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.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Love (heel) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Jazz, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Saturday Love (heel) is questionable for Saturday game against the Jazz.
Impact 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.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Denver Love (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Love is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a bruised right heel.
Impact Love typically only logs minutes in the lower teens, so whether he plays Thursday won't make a meaningful impact in fantasy hoops.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Inflicts swift damage from bench 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.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
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Posts 19/8/3 line in blowout win 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.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Leads bench in double-double 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.
Impact 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.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go against New York Love (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Love (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Love (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with illness Love won't return to Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to illness, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal role in return 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.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Friday Love (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
