KEVIN LOVE NEWS

Regains rotation spot Love scored 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and grabbed two rebounds across 14 minutes in Sunday's 118-113 win over the Spurs.

Impact Love started at power forward in three of the Heat's first four games but fell out of the rotation entirely for a three-game stretch after he returned to action following an absence in Miami's 109-105 loss to the Nets due to a shoulder contusion. Though Haywood Highsmith appears to have at least temporarily solidified himself as the Heat's starter at power forward, Love looks to have recaptured a spot in the rotation as the backup to starting center Bam Adebayo. Love has now logged 14 minutes in both of the past two contests, while Thomas Bryant has played just five minutes between those games.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy DNP in last two games Love was listed as available but did not appear in the Heat's past two games Friday against the Wizards and Monday against the Lakers. According to Ira Winderman of the South Flori...

Impact Love missed Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a shoulder bruise but didn't enter the rotation after getting healthy. Coach Erik Spoelstra has inserted Haywood Highsmith into the starting five, and Love has been glued to the bench. Love himself noted, "I think the word is 'fluid.' There's going to be opportunity, places for me throughout the season where it makes sense, big. It's just that so many teams are playing four-smallsA­-and-one-bigs, so I think you're seeing that a lot. I think we were searching. Obviously 1-4 is never the way you want to start, but it's on all of us to be pros, and our number's called, be ready to go." It goes without saying that Love should be dropped in nearly every fantasy league.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Lakers' LeBron James arrives to face Heat, Kevin Love appreciates the ageless wonder Doubt LeBron James’ ability to endure at your own risk, but don’t expect Miami Heat forward Kevin Love to get involved in that debate about...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Available Friday Love (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Love missed Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a shoulder injury but will be back in action two days later. He's missed two of the last three matchups, so the Heat may choose to monitor his playing time against the Nets.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Love (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Love has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a left shoulder contusion. Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Love's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Washington.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Wednesday Love (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Love was initially available for Wednesday's matchup, but his availability is murkier in the hours leading up to tipoff. If he's unable to suit up, Haywood Highsmith (knee), Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez could see an uptick in minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Love (shoulder) is available and starting Monday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact As expected, Love has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a one-game absence. Across two games, the veteran sharpshooter has averaged 11.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.0 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Monday Love (shoulder) is expected to play Monday against the Bucks.

Impact Love missed Saturday's contest with a shoulder injury but is likely to return to the lineup against Milwaukee. The veteran big man carries averages of 11.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per game through two contests.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Love will not play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a shoulder injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Love presumably picked up the issue in Friday's 119-111 loss to the Celtics. With the Heat playing the second night of a back-to-back set, it is not surprising to see them exercise caution with the veteran big man. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday in Milwaukee. In his absence, Thomas Bryant and Nikola Jovic could see an uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for double-double Wednesday Love posted 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Getting the start at power forward, Love got his 16th NBA campaign off to a roaring start -- in 62 games last season split between the Cavs and Heat, he managed only six double-doubles. The 35-year-old could shift to the bench once Josh Richardson (foot) is ready to make his season debut, but Love will likely see significant minutes regardless of his role in a Miami frontcourt that doesn't have many established pieces beyond Bam Adebayo.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Love will be in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against Houston, Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets reports.

Impact The veteran sharpshooter is back on the floor after being held out for rest Wednesday. Love's role this season is still in the air as the Heat decide on a starting lineup for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Love has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn for rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Love has rested periodically during the preseason and will sit out Wednesday so some of the younger players on the team can see more minutes. His final chance to play during the preseason will be Friday against the Rockets.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Love is active for Sunday's preseason game against Memphis.

Impact Love still might not play in Sunday's preseason contest, but the veteran is not listed on the injury report. Jimmy Butler (dental procedure), Caleb Martin (knee), Jaime Jaquez (groin) and Nikola Jovic (knee) being out leave the Heat shorthanded, however.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat re-sign veteran F Kevin Love The Miami Heat re-signed veteran forward Kevin Love on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed

JULY 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Marcus Sasser joins Kevin Love as Grizzlies NBA draft picks to not play for Memphis Sometimes on draft night, before a trade is made official, NBA rules dictate a team picks for another team. The Memphis Grizzlies did that T...

JUNE 23, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Modest production in loss Love totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 94-89 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact After not playing in Game 1 of the Finals, Love started the next four contests but provided modest production, posting 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes. After the veteran's surprise departure from Cleveland, he latched on with Miami and carved out a pretty consistent role right away. Love's set to be a free agent this offseason, and it's unclear if the two sides have any mutual interest in running it back next season.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Love, wife Kate welcome first child; Love plans to play Monday in NBA Finals Game 5 Miami Heat forward and former Cleveland Cavaliers champion Kevin Love and his wife Kate welcomed the birth of their first child on Saturday.

JUNE 12, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Kevin Love rejoins Heat in Denver after birth of child Miami Heat forward Kevin Love rejoined the team in Denver on Sunday, one day after his wife, model Kate Bock, gave birth

JUNE 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kevin Love celebrates baby's birth, will play in Game 5 of NBA Finals

Kevin Love missed Miami’s team flight to Denver for Game 5 of the NBA Finals

JUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets take commanding 3-1 lead on Heat, one win from first title

With Friday's 108-95 victory, Denver took both games in Miami. Now the Nuggets head home with a chance to clinch the first title in franchis...

JUNE 10, 2023

Cavs mailbag, Part 2: Donovan Mitchell trade talk, why it isn't time to rehash Kevin Love conversation and more Why is Dylan Windler still on the Cavs? Why didn't Cleveland use Robin Lopez in the playoffs? Russo answers your Cavs mailbag questions.

JUNE 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Erik Spoelstra starting Kevin Love In Game 2 vs. Nuggets paid off for Heat Kevin Love didn't play in the Heat's last three games, but that changed Sunday night and he led Miami in rebounds in its Game 2 win over the...

JUNE 5, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Heat thrive in Game 2 of NBA Finals with Kevin Love back in starting lineup Kevin Love was back in the starting lineup for Miami in Game 2, and it paid big dividends for the Heat, who evened the NBA Finals vs. the Nu...

JUNE 5, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Miami Heat's big NBA Finals surprise? Turning to Kevin Love for defense Love being re-inserted into the starting lineup so the Heat could have more of a chance on defense, well, that’s a new one.

JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keeler: Kevin Love, Heat wanted to punch Nuggets in the mouth. Mission accomplished. How will Denver respond? "We were a lot more aggressive." The Nuggets have blood on their lips and a home loss on their NBA Finals resume. To hear Kevin Love tell it after Game 2, that was Miami’s p...

JUNE 5, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM