Kevin Love: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / April 20

Miami Heat Player Ruled Out For Personal Reasons Against Cavs

On Sunday evening, the Miami Heat will play the Cleveland Cavaliers (in Ohio) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. For the game, the Heat will remain without one of their key veterans, as Kevin Love has been ruled out due to personal reasons.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 19

Miami Heat Without Key Contributor Vs Cleveland Cavaliers In Game 1

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love is ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Love is listed out due to personal reasons.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Kevin Love Sends 5-Word Message After Heat Secure Playoff Spot

Kevin Love reacted on social media after the Miami Heat bested the Atlanta Hawks in a play-in game to secure a playoff berth. The Heat were able to hold off the Hawks 123-114 in overtime behind 30 points from Tyler Herro.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Heat Dealt Unfortunate Roster News Before Hawks Play-In Game

The gloves are off for the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat on Friday as they decide who will earn the last spot in the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / April 18

Kevin Love Leaves Heat Amid Ongoing Family Reasons

According to NBA reporter Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel, Kevin Love has left the Miami Heat amid ongoing family reasons. The Heat play the Atlanta Hawks on Friday to determine who will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. Love hasn’t played since March 7.

Miami Heat News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 29

Kevin Love’s Final Status for Heat’s Matchup vs Sixers Revealed

Coming off what is now their sixth straight loss, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Miami Heat on Saturday in night one of a back-to-back. Looking at the injury report, it seems they will also be without a handful of their top contributors.

Kevin Love on Cooper Flagg oddly drawing comparison: ‘If he stays healthy he’ll have a far better career’

Somehow, the amazing career of former NBA champion and current Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love was mentioned when people were talking about the future of Duke star Cooper Flagg.

NBA Star Kevin Love Makes Viral Cooper Flagg Statement

Cooper Flagg is widely expected to be selected with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer. Recently, Dan Patrick made a comment about Flagg that got a lot of attention on social media.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / March 28

Miami Heat's Kevin Love Puts Cooper Flagg In Generational Player Category

The NBA has evolved greatly since Miami Heat forward entered the league in 2008. Love says the players have reached a new level, especially guys like Duke forward Cooper Flagg.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 27

Miami Heat's Kevin Love Makes Surprise Visit To Nation's Top High School Player

Duke recruit Cam Boozer was named the Gatorade National Boys Player Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. He also was surprised by a former winner of the award and future NBA Hall of Famer.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 27

Kevin Love Weighs In On LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith Feud

The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud elevates to a new level every day. What began as a simple disagreement over Bronny James' playing time has become a petty series of disputes.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Kevin Love has funny (and profane) message for Jimmy Butler before Miami return

When Butler’s relationship with the Heat organization rapidly deteriorated this season, Love coped by cracking ridiculous jokes about the situation on social media.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 12

Miami Heat’s Kevin Love Compares Season To LeBron James Leaving Cleveland Cavaliers

One of the most challenging aspects of running a franchise is moving on after losing a player who’s been the team's main strength for several years. The Miami Heat have been trying to overcome this issue since they traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Kevin Love makes ‘wild’ admission on Heat’s unfathomable collapses

As the Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, the team is looking to turn around their fortunes after losing 11 of the last 15 games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 6

Kevin Love Says Cavaliers Stint ‘Was The Most Important And Meaningful Time Of My Life’

NBA champion Kevin Love wrote on Instagram that his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers “was the most important and meaningful time” of his life. Love

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Kevin Love’s legacy continues to grow after emotional Cavs return

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love’s return to Cleveland was more than just another game against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a homecoming, a tribute, and a moment of recognition for a Cavs legend.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Kevin Love Says He Wasn’t Ready For Part-Time Role With Cavs, But Perspective Has Shifted

Kevin Love returned to Cleveland on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a buyout with the Cavaliers in 2023. As Love stepped onto the floor for the Miami Heat, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald pointed out that the role he’s now filling with the Heat was one he was reluctant to accept just two years ago with the Cavs.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 5

Former NBA champion discusses having reduced role with Heat

Former NBA champion opens up about having reduced role with Heat

He's become the elder statesman in Miami, dispensing knowledge more often than taking the court.

Kevin Love set to face Cavaliers in Cleveland for first time since leaving: ‘I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t emotional’

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Kevin Love set to face Cavaliers in Cleveland for first time since leaving: ‘I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t emotional’

NBA champion Kevin Love will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland tonight (3/5) for the first time since leaving and joining the Miami Heat. Love was waived by the Cavaliers in February 2023 and joined the Heat as a free agent. “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t emotional,” Love said.