Kevin Love News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Set to return Wednesday Love (rest) will play Wednesday against the Kings.

Impact Love received a night off Monday against Miami but will be available for Wednesday's matchup. The veteran is averaging 6.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in nine appearances since Jan. 3.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will rest Monday Love will be rested Monday against the Heat.

Impact Maintenance days have been par for the course for Love this season. With this news, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar could see a slight uptick in minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Love (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Orlando.

Impact The writing was on the wall for Love to play Saturday, as the veteran big man was upgraded from questionable to probable Saturday morning. He had missed Utah's last two games due to illness. With Jaren Jackson now in the fold, Love could see his playing time decline. He's averaging 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds across 17.5 minutes per game this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to probable Saturday Love (illness) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Love has missed the Jazz's last two games while recovering from an illness, but it appears as though the veteran forward will give it a go Saturday. He is averaging 6.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 threes over 17.5 minutes per game this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Love (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Love is in danger of missing a third consecutive game while battling through an illness. Kyle Filipowski and Oscar Tshiebwe would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Love is not cleared to return Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Love (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Love will miss a second straight game due to illness. Kyle Filipowski should continue to see plenty of opportunities in Love's absence.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Collier has career-high 22 assists as Jazz beat Pacers 131-122 with 7 players

Isaiah Collier had a career-high 22 assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 with just seven healthy players

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Officially out Love (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Love was added to the injury report as doubtful due to an illness, and he's since been downgraded to out. Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh could pick up a few additional minutes in the frontcourt in Love's absence.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Love (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Love was a late addition to the injury report and it sounds like the Jazz will keep him out to be safe. Kyle Anderson (illness) is questionable, so the Jazz could turn to Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks for Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Cleared to play Sunday Love (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Love missed the Jazz's previous two games due to an illness but is set to return Sunday. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) also available, Love is likely to come off the bench, where he's averaging 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16.1 minutes across 21 reserve appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to probable Sunday Love (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Toronto.

Impact Love and Jusuf Nurkic both sat out of Friday's loss against the Nets while battling illnesses, but it appears as though both big men will return Sunday after their injury statuses were upgraded. Love appeared in just seven of the Jazz's 16 games in January and finished the month having averaged 6.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 threes over 19.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Love (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Love has missed the past two games for Utah, but he remains day-to-day. Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is also questionable, meaning Kyle Filipowski may be asked to step up in a larger role.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Love (illness) will not play Friday against the Nets.

Impact Love will join Jusuf Nurkic (illness) on the sidelines for this one. Love is sitting out for the second straight game, but he remains day-to-day with a chance to return Sunday against Toronto.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Love (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact Love sat out of Wednesday's matchup against Golden State due to rest, and the team isn't yet certain if he'll be made available for Friday. More clarity on his availability should surface closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Love is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors for rest purposes.

Impact The 37-year-old big man drew the spot start in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers, but he'll sit out the second part of this back-to-back. The expectation is that Love will return Friday against the Nets. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) questionable, Kyle Filipowski could be slated for a featured role at center against Golden State.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 rebounds as fill-in Love posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Love had trouble finding the bottom of the basket, but he was able to prop up the backcourt defense with 11 boards. Solid defensive play from Love and Kyle Filipowski was a bright spot for the Jazz, as they were able to contain John Collins and Ivica Zubac during the loss.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Nurkic Love will start against the Clippers on Tuesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) sidelined, Love will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), the veteran big man has averaged 5.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Love (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Following a one-game absence with a left knee contusion, Love is ready to return to the lineup Tuesday and should see a notable role in the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (illness). Over his last 10 appearances, the veteran center has averaged 8.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Tuesday Love (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Love did not play in the Jazz's 147-116 loss to the Heat on Saturday due to a left knee contusion. It appears the veteran forward will return Tuesday, which would eat into the minutes of Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson. Love has served in a limited role off the bench for the Jazz this season and is averaging 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 threes over 17.3 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Love has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat due to a left knee contusion.

Impact The knee issue is a new concern for the veteran big man, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Clippers. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) expected to join Love on the sidelines, Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson are candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Love (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Love has been receiving regular maintenance days, but Thursday won't be one of them. With Jusuf Nurkic and Kyle Filipowski also available, Love's role off the bench will likely be limited against the Spurs.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

George scores 43 as Jazz rallies to beat Timberwolves 127-122, giving Hardy his 100th coaching win

Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points, Jusuf Nurkic recorded his second career triple-double, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-122

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Sitting out Tuesday Love (rest) is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact The veteran center's next chance to play comes Thursday against the Spurs. Love's absence Tuesday means that Jusuf Nurkic is likely to handle the bulk of the center minutes, while Kyle Filipowski should see an uptick in playing time off the bench.

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