Kevin Love News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

"It was a shame…because that was a masterclass by LeBron" – Kevin Love reveals why Game 1 of the 2018 Finals haunts him to this day Love thought the Cavaliers deserved to win Game 1.

2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Lauri Markkanen scores 33, rallies the Jazz to a 116-114 win over the Mavericks

Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and seven rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Love is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Love will get the start with Jusuf Nurkic (toe) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Cody Williams and Lauri Markkanen. In two starts this season, Love has averaged 5.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 triples per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Love (rest) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact After sitting out Utah's last two games for rest purposes, the veteran center is set to be available against Dallas. Love has averaged 9.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, and his presence could take on greater importance if Jusuf Nurkic (toe) can't play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Kevin Love puts Kyrie Irving in Top 5 post scorers, says the NBA is lucky he isn't taller Other than his insane handles, Love says that Irving’s post game makes him a special player.

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Kevin Love uses Thunder squad as example to blast NBA's apron rules | Sporting News Kevin Love didn't hold back on the apron rules, noting how it can put an early end to the Thunder's hopes of becoming a dynasty.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sitting out against Thunder Love (rest) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact After holding him out of action during Monday's loss in Portland, the Jazz are electing to give Love another maintenance day Wednesday. The veteran big man's absence should enable Kyle Filipowski to solely take on backup center duties behind Jusuf Nurkic.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Love (rest) won't play in Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Love started and played 24 minutes in Utah's last game, and he'll need a maintenance day Monday. The 37-year-old center is averaging 17.1 minutes per game this season, and his absence could mean more action for Kyle Filipowski, while Oscar Tshiebwe could enter the rotation. Love's next chance to play will come Wednesday at OKC.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 boards in return Love (rest) totaled five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 123-114 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Love wasn't available for the Jazz's last three games after being listed as out for rest purposes, but he stepped into the starting five Saturday with Jusuf Nurkic (toe) sitting out. Though he delivered a well-rounded stat line for fantasy managers that streamed him in, Love's game-by-game playing-time outlook is likely to remain highly volatile and dependent on which players the Jazz have available. If Nurkic returns to action for Monday's game in Portland and the Jazz aren't missing any other key frontcourt contributors, Love would likely move to the bench, and he could be at risk of falling out of the rotation entirely.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' former NBA champion is reviving his career when it looked finished Kevin Love looks like a reliable contributor again for the Utah Jazz.

JANUARY 4 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Starting against Warriors Love is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Love is back after a three-game absence due to rest purposes, and the veteran forward will return to the starting lineup right away. The veteran forward has made just one start this season -- he posted six points, six boards and three assists in a loss to the Grizzlies on Dec. 23.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Love (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact After sitting out Utah's last three games for rest purposes, Love will return to action Saturday. In eight outings (one start) during December, the veteran big man averaged 9.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will rest Thursday Love (rest) will not play Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact Love will rest for a third straight game as the Jazz continue to treat him with extreme caution. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Warriors.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick White has 27 points and 7 blocks to lead Celtics past Jazz 129-119

Derrick White scores 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-119 win over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Love (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Love will be rested for a second straight game. Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson should see the majority of the backup center minutes in Love's absence.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Love (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Love will get the night off after posting 14 points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 16 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over Detroit. The veteran big man's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Celtics.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves franchise legend is doing something nobody imagined Kevin Love is still finding a way to make an impact at 37 years old.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

George scores 31 and hits game winner as Jazz edge Pistons 131-129

Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-129 win over the Detroit Pist...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. Detroit Love won't start against the Pistons on Friday.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (rest) returning from a one-game absence, Love will slide back to the second unit. In his last five outings off the bench, the veteran big man has averaged 9.6 points and 6.0 rebounds across 20.2 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start of season Love is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Love will make his first start of the season due to the absences of both Lauri Markkanen (groin) and Jusuf Nurkic (rest) for Tuesday's contest. Love played a season-high 32 minutes during his last outing against the Magic on Saturday, when he finished with 16 points, 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Love (rest) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Love, who was rested Monday against the Nuggets, could see an expanded role Tuesday with Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic both sidelined for maintenance purposes. In Love's most recent game, he produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime loss to the Magic.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact After producing 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime loss to the Magic, Love is getting the night off for the front end of this back-to-back set. In his absence, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski could be more involved for Utah.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turns back clock with double-double Love chipped in 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 128-127 overtime loss to the Magic.

Impact Love turned in his best game of the season by a wide margin. Lauri Markkanen's (groin) absence required more frontcourt support, and an ineffective evening for Kyle Filipowski opened the door for the 37-year-old veteran. Love isn't dependable enough for fantasy purposes, and this total should be considered an outlier event.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT

Desmond Bane scored 32 points, including the winning layup with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, to help the Orlando Magic edge the Utah Jazz 128-127

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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Lauri Markkanen scores 33, rallies the Jazz to a 116-114 win over the Mavericks

Derrick White has 27 points and 7 blocks to lead Celtics past Jazz 129-119

George scores 31 and hits game winner as Jazz edge Pistons 131-129

Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT