KEVIN LOVE NEWS

Minor role continues 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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).

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Miami for non-conference matchup

Miami takes on Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Love (back) will not play Monday against Boston.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miami plays Toronto in conference showdown

Toronto takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Love is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Bucks due to back spasms.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • 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

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE