Love (arm) will be available Wednesday versus Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love will join Caleb Martin and an otherwise inexperienced cast of forwards in Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez for Miami's postseason rotation Wednesday. Love averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.0 minutes across 20 games in the 2023 playoffs.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Logs limited practice
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Love (arm) was a partial practice participant Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Love's status for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament battle remains up in the air. It isn't a win-or-go-home scenario for Miami, who would play the winner of Chicago and Atlanta if Philadelphia prevails Wednesday, but Love's ability to rebound and space the frontcourt would be a notable loss if he's ultimately unavailable. Love is dealing with a contusion to his upper arm.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Leaves Sunday's game early
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Love won't return to Sunday's matchup against Toronto due to left upper arm contusion.
Love played three minutes of Sunday's game before suffering the injury. The Heat need to win and a few things to break their way if they hope to avoid the Play-In Tournament. If they do, the veteran Love will have a full week to rest before attempting to suit up again.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Available to play Tuesday
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Love (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Love was among several Heat players who were listed as available for Tuesday's contest, a list that also includes Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic and Orlando Robinson. Love has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Listed probable for Tuesday
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Love is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a left ankle sprain.
Love's minor ankle issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for Tuesday. The veteran has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes through four April games.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Tallies double-double off bench
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Love posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds and four assists over 19 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.
Love played in just under 20 minutes off the bench, but he owned the glass while leading all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds to go along with a quartet of assists in a double-double performance. Love set a new season high in rebounds, posting his second game with 14 or more boards. The veteran has now recorded five double-doubles this year, four of which have occurred while coming off the bench.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Draws back into rotation
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Love (heel) logged 15 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 109-99 win over the Knicks, finishing with eight points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block.
Love missed more than a month with a heel contusion before being cleared for game action last weekend, but he didn't get off the bench in wins Friday over the Trail Blazers and Sunday over the Wizards. After getting some more practice time under his belt, however, Love re-entered the rotation Tuesday as starting center Bam Adebayo's primary backup. Thomas Bryant, meanwhile, didn't play in a coach's decision after receiving double-digit minutes in nine of the Heat's previous 10 contests.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Available vs. Portland
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Love (heel/personal) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love will be able to put an end to his lengthy absence, as he's available for the first time since Feb. 27. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Heat manage his workload during his first game back.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Officially probable
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Love (heel/personal) is probable for Friday's game against Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love missed Thursday's practice for personal reasons and continues to manage a heel issue but should still suit up Friday, which would mark his first appearance since Feb. 27. If the veteran is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably handle a limited role off the bench.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Expected to play Friday
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Coach Erik Spoelstra said Love (heel) didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to personal reasons but is expected have his status upgraded for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 while dealing with a right heel contusion. However, if the veteran forward is upgraded to available Friday, he will likely continue to serve as Miami's backup center to Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Ruled out for Tuesday's game
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Love (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Love was questionable for Tuesday's matchup, but he'll be unavailable again as he manages a heel injury. However, he'll have a few days to rest before the Heat face the Trail Blazers on Friday.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Upgraded to questionable
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Love (heel) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 due to a right heel contusion. Even if he misses another game, it's encouraging to see him upgraded to questionable. Love's potential return would likely mean fewer minutes for Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Ruled out for Sunday
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Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love last played 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.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Will remain sidelined Friday
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Love (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
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.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Out again Wednesday
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Love (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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 at home against the Pelicans on Friday. However, the team hasn't updated his expected return timetable.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Remains out Monday
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Love (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
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.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Remains out Sunday
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Love (heel) is out for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Love will miss his ninth consecutive game Sunday due to a right heel contusion, and his status is murky as Miami closes a back-to-back Monday against Philadelphia. Thomas Bryant has served as the Heat's backup center in both of the past two games and should remain Bam Adebayo's top understudy for as long as Love is sidelined.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Won't play Friday
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Love (heel) won't play Friday against Detroit, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Love didn't accompany the Heat to Detroit for the start of their four-game road trip, and though he could theoretically rejoin the team for any of its ensuing three games of the trip, he's more likely to remain back in Miami with Tyler Herro (foot) as both players complete their rehab programs for their respective injuries. Thomas Bryant served as the top backup to starting center Bam Adebayo in Wednesday's 100-88 loss to Denver and will likely hold down that role until Love is ready to return to action. Love hasn't played since Feb. 27 due to a right heel bruise.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Love (heel) won't play Wednesday versus Denver, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Love's continued absence due to a right heel contusion should continue to allow Nikola Jovic to maintain boosted minutes in the Miami frontcourt.
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Heat's Kevin Love: Out again
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Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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 the Nuggets.
