KEVIN LOVE NEWS

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double figures again 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Vintage performance Friday 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double from bench 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production off bench 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday with stomach illness Love has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in start 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booms for 22 points 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double off pine 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong on glass in starting lineup 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' winning streak snapped by Kevin Love-less Miami Heat, 129-96 Coming off an emotional -- and draining -- victory in Philadelphia one night earlier, playing the second of a back-to-back and third in four...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Won't play Wednesday Love is out for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to personal reasons.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE