Kevin Love #42

Position:
PF
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
118 kg
Age:
36 yo (1988 September 07)
Birth place:
Santa Monica, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Soc. networks
Kevin Love supports LeBron James amid Stephen A. Smith confrontation

2025-03-08

In the midst of a heated exchange between LeBron James and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, former teammate Kevin Love came to James' defense. The incident took place during the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-109 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday. The confrontation stemmed from James' frustration over remarks made by Smith regarding his son, Bronny James.
Cavs planning to retire Kevin Love's jersey in the near future

2025-03-06

Kevin Love was a vital part of the generation that brought the championship to the Cleveland Cavaliers. And it's no wonder that the Cavs' front office want to congratulate him for his services during his stint in Ohio. According to Tom Withers, Kevin Love clarified that his jersey will be hung in the rafters in the near future.
Kyle Singler shares alarming Instagram video, Kevin Love offers support

2024-11-12

Former NBA forward Kyle Singler recently shared a concerning video on his Instagram, where he expressed fears for his safety. Standing shirtless in an unfurnished room with a bright light casting him in silhouette, Singler spoke about feeling undervalued and silenced.
Kevin Love declines his player option, still expected to remain with Heat

2024-06-29

Kevin Love declined his player option with the Miami Heat, but he is still likely to remain there. The forward decided not to activate his $4 million option, and together with the Heat, he is expected to negotiate a new deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As Love becomes a free agent, it appears that he will draw up a new contract with the Miami Heat.
Kevin Love reacts to groin hit and Desmond Bane ejection

2023-03-16

Memphis guard Desmond Bane was ejected with 6:44 left in the third quarter during the Heat-Grizzlies game after he hit Miami power forward Kevin Love in the groin as the veteran dribbled past Bane. Referees assessed the episode as a "flagrant foul, penalty two" and Bane finished with 11 points in 22 minutes.
Heat favorites to sign Kevin Love

2023-02-18

The Miami Heat have emerged as leaders to sign Kevin Love after he completes a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Interested teams believe Miami's ability to offer a defined role and playoff positioning are leading factors, an NBA insider adds.
Cavaliers to part ways with last player of Cleveland's 2016 championship team

2023-02-16

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, with the Miami Heat expected to emerge as a suitor for the 34-year-old veteran should the sides finalize parting ways, according to Shams Charania and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic.
Kevin Love suffered thumb injury (1)

2022-11-20

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced forward Kevin Love is day-to-day with a hairline fracture of his right thumb. Love is doubtful for Sunday's contest against the visiting Miami Heat. He got hurt in the third quarter of Friday night's 133-122 double-overtime home win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Kevin Love revealed that LeBron wants to retire in Kobe's style

2022-05-15

Although LeBron James is approaching his 38th birthday, he is still one of the best players in the NBA. But there's no doubt that he's entering the later stages of his career, and that his retirement might be coming in the next few years. Now the question is in which jersey.

Kevin Love was a teammate with LeBron on the Cavs. The two managed to win a championship together in the 2016 season. Love spoke recently with Bleacher Report’s and when he was asked about LeBron James potentially retiring as a Cavalier, Love claimed that he doesn't know where LeBron James' last game would be, but he did say that LeBron wants to have a "Kobe-type exit" where has a spectacular performance.

"Obviously, I know he wants to have a Kobe-type exit where he scores 60 and does his thing, which he probably will,” Love said. “Where it will be? Who the hell knows?”

In Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game in April 2016, the Lakers icon completed his legendary career in storybook fashion by scoring 60 points.

During his interview, Love indicated that it’s possible that James’ final game will be with the Cavs, a team he’s played for on two different occasions.

Kevin Love (COVID protocols) to miss several games

2021-11-01

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has entered the league's health and safety protocols and is expected to miss several games, The Athletic reported Monday. It's unclear if Love tested positive for COVID-19. However, players who are fully vaccinated are not required, in most cases, to quarantine if they're exposed to someone who has tested positive, though they will need seven days of testing. ...
Agent: Cavs' Kevin Love has no desire for contract buyout

2021-08-28

Veteran Kevin Love apparently isn't interested in seeking a buyout of his contract from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which would give him a fresh start elsewhere. His agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN on Saturday that Love remains committed to the Cavs, to whom he is under contract for two more years and $60 million. He signed a four-year $120.4 million contract extension with Cleveland in July 2018. ...
USA Basketball managing director did not hold back: "Kevin Love was not in shape"

2021-07-30

Jerry Colangelo, the USA Basketball managing director spoke about the reason Kevin Love left Team USA's camp. He admitted that the big man was out of shape. "I didn’t think Kevin Love was gonna play. I wasn’t even sure he had much left to play. He reached out to us and said he was in shape and said he felt he owed us. And on the basis of that, we’re looking at someone with ...
Report: Kevin Love withdraws from U.S. Olympic team

2021-07-16

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is leaving Team USA and will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics.Agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed Love's withdrawal to ESPN and provided a statement from Love."I am incredibly disappointed to not be heading to Tokyo with Team USA, but you need to be at absolute peak performance to compete at the Olympic level and I am just not there yet," said Love, ...
Only one spot left: 3 more players join Team USA

2021-06-23

With one month left to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Team USA continues to successfully shape their roster. Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Kevin Love have committed to join Team USA’s 12-man roster, which now leaves only one free spot in Gregg Popovich’s team. It will be the first Summer Olympics for Milwaukee Bucks duo, whilst Love will be making a return after nine years since ...

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Miami Heat 10:56 35.4%
17/48
35.7%
24/67
70%
16/23
4.1
3.1/1
1 0.7 0.6 0.2 - 0.9 - 5.3 7 23 »
23/24 Miami Heat 15:54 63%
78/124
35%
89/255
80.4%
97/120
5.8
4.8/1
1.9 0.3 0.8 0.2 - 1.7 - 8.4 10.4 62 »
22/23 All Teams 19:11 49.7%
81/162
34.1%
133/389
87.7%
96/109
6.1
5.2/0.9
1.7 0.3 1 0.2 - 1.6 - 7.8 9.4 84 »
22/23 Miami Heat 18:24 54.5%
39/72
33%
64/194
86.9%
40/46
5.4
4.7/0.7
1.5 0.4 0.8 0.3 - 1.7 - 7.2 8.6 43 »
22/23 Cleveland Cavaliers 20:00 46.4%
42/90
35.3%
69/195
89%
56/63
6.8
5.8/1
1.9 0.2 1.2 0.2 - 1.6 - 8.5 10.3 41 »
21/22 Cleveland Cavaliers 22:25 48.8%
142/291
39.5%
191/483
83.7%
167/200
7.3
6.1/1.2
2.1 0.4 1.3 0.2 - 1.4 - 13.5 14.6 76 »
20/21 Cleveland Cavaliers 24:52 47.9%
46/96
36.5%
57/156
82.4%
42/51
7.4
6.8/0.7
2.5 0.6 1.5 0.1 - 1 - 12.2 14 25 »
19/20 Cleveland Cavaliers 31:47 53.5%
179/334
37.1%
142/383
85.4%
187/219
9.8
8.8/1
3.1 0.6 2.5 0.4 - 1.6 - 17.7 19.6 55 »
18/19 Cleveland Cavaliers 27:10 41.3%
56/136
36.1%
53/147
90.3%
103/114
10.9
9.4/1.5
2.2 0.3 1.9 0.3 - 2.5 - 17 17.8 22 »
17/18 Cleveland Cavaliers 28:53 47.3%
270/572
39.6%
173/436
88.6%
293/330
9.5
7.6/1.9
1.7 0.7 1.6 0.4 - 2.2 - 16.9 17.9 80 »
16/17 Cleveland Cavaliers 31:33 46.1%
270/586
39.1%
195/499
86.5%
320/370
11
8.6/2.4
1.9 0.9 2 0.5 - 2.2 - 18.5 20.1 78 »
15/16 Cleveland Cavaliers 31:18 44.5%
297/667
37%
204/550
82.5%
321/389
9.7
7.8/1.9
2.4 0.7 1.7 0.5 0.7 2 - 15.7 16.5 97 »
14/15 Cleveland Cavaliers 33:24 47.8%
277/580
37.1%
153/413
80%
272/340
9.6
7.7/1.9
2.3 0.7 1.6 0.5 0.8 1.9 - 16.3 17 79 »
13/14 Minnesota Timberwolves 36:19 50.1%
460/917
37.7%
190/505
82.1%
520/633
12.5
9.6/2.9
4.5 0.8 2.5 0.5 - 1.8 - 26.1 28.5 77 »
12/13 Minnesota Timberwolves 34:19 41.3%
85/206
21.7%
20/92
70.5%
100/142
14
10.4/3.6
2.3 0.7 2.2 0.5 1.8 1.9 - 18.3 16.9 18 »
11/12 Minnesota Timberwolves 39:03 47.5%
369/777
37.2%
105/282
82.4%
379/460
13.4
9.3/4.1
2 0.9 2.3 0.5 - 2.8 - 26 25.6 55 »
10/11 Minnesota Timberwolves 35:48 48.4%
394/815
41.9%
88/211
84.9%
424/499
15.2
10.7/4.5
2.5 0.6 2.1 0.4 - 2 - 20.2 26.3 73 »
09/10 Minnesota Timberwolves 28:41 47.4%
256/540
32.8%
35/106
81.5%
225/276
11
7.2/3.8
2.3 0.7 2 0.4 - 2.3 - 14 17.4 60 »
08/09 Minnesota Timberwolves 25:17 47%
314/669
8.7%
2/19
78.8%
265/336
9.1
5.7/3.4
1 0.4 1.5 0.6 - 2.5 - 11.1 12.8 81 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2012 USA 17:12 81.3%
26/32
36.4%
8/22
56.8%
17/30
7.6
4.3/3.4
0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 - 2 2.8 11.6 16.5 8 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2010 USA 8:46 61.6%
16/26
44%
4/9
78%
7/9
4.9
3.1/1.8
0.8 0.3 0.8 0.1 - 0.9 - 5.7 8.3 9 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
64-81 1 0%
0/1
-
0/0
-
0/0
1
0/1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
89-74 8 100%
2/2
0%
0/1
100%
2/2
3
2/1
0 0 1 1 0 6 8
89-79 3 -
0/0
-
0/0
-
0/0
1
1/0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0
121-66 15 33.3%
1/3
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
6
6/0
1 0 0 0 1 8 12
92-57 10 66.7%
2/3
0%
0/1
-
0/0
5
1/4
1 1 1 0 1 4 8
51-88 11 83.3%
5/6
50%
1/2
-
0/0
6
4/2
1 1 1 0 1 13 17
70-68 5 0%
0/1
100%
1/1
-
0/0
1
0/1
0 0 1 0 0 3 2
77-99 13 66.7%
4/6
0%
0/1
50%
2/4
11
6/5
2 0 1 0 1 10 16
106-78 13 50%
2/4
50%
1/2
-
0/0
10
8/2
2 1 2 0 3 7 12

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Miami Heat 10:26 35.4%
17/48
35.8%
24/67
69.6%
16/23
4.1
3.1/1
1 0.7 0.6 0.2 - 0.9 - 5.3 7 23 »
Home game 9:23 27.3%
6/22
37.1%
13/35
60%
6/10
3.5
2.8/0.7
1.1 0.5 0.7 0.2 - 0.5 - 4.4 5.8 13 »
Away game 11:48 42.3%
11/26
34.4%
11/32
76.9%
10/13
4.8
3.5/1.3
0.8 0.8 0.5 0.2 - 1.4 - 6.5 8.7 10 »
Wins 11:04 35.5%
11/31
38.5%
15/39
61.5%
8/13
4.7
3.7/1
1.4 0.9 0.7 0.2 - 0.7 - 5.8 8.5 13 »
Losses 9:36 35.3%
6/17
32.1%
9/28
80%
8/10
3.3
2.4/0.9
0.4 0.3 0.5 0.2 - 1.2 - 4.7 5.2 10 »
Last 5 games 10:00 42.9%
3/7
33.3%
3/9
75%
3/4
3.8
2.8/1
0.6 0.2 0.2 0.4 - 1 - 3.6 6.2 5 »
November 12:07 28.6%
6/21
41.9%
13/31
60%
3/5
5.6
4.8/0.9
1 1.5 0.8 0.1 - 0.5 - 6.8 9.9 8 »
December 9:37 40%
8/20
26.3%
5/19
71.4%
10/14
3.4
2.1/1.3
1.4 0.1 0.9 0.1 - 1.3 - 5.1 5.5 8 »
January 8:00 - 37.5%
3/8
- 1.5
1.5/0
0 0.5 0 0 - 1 - 4.5 4 2 »
February 7:00 - - - 2
2/0
0 0 0 0 - 1 - 0 2 1 »
March 10:45 42.9%
3/7
33.3%
3/9
75%
3/4
4.3
3/1.3
0.8 0.3 0.3 0.5 - 1 - 4.5 7.3 4 »
Versus Phoenix Suns 13:00 25%
1/4
33.3%
2/6
75%
3/4
4
3/1
2 0 1 0 - 0 - 11 8 1 »
Versus Milwaukee Bucks 6:00 0%
0/3
0%
0/2
100%
2/2
4
3/1
0 1 0 0 - 0 - 2 2 1 »
Versus Indiana Pacers 11:30 57.1%
4/7
71.4%
5/7
- 6.5
6/0.5
1 2 0.5 0 - 1 - 11.5 18 2 »
Versus Orlando Magic 1:00 - - - 0
0/0
0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 1 »
Versus Oklahoma City Thunder 3:00 - - - 0
0/0
0 0 1 0 - 0 - 0 -1 1 »
Versus Los Angeles Lakers 14:00 100%
2/2
40%
2/5
- 4
3/1
5 1 1 1 - 2 - 10 17 1 »
Versus Dallas Mavericks 18:00 0%
0/3
42.9%
3/7
0%
0/2
11
9/2
1 1 2 1 - 2 - 9 12 1 »
Versus Detroit Pistons 10:30 66.7%
2/3
16.7%
1/6
- 3.5
3.5/0
0.5 0 1 0 - 1 - 3.5 3.5 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Clippers 15:00 - 37.5%
3/8
- 3
3/0
0 1 0 0 - 2 - 9 8 1 »
Versus Cleveland Cavaliers 10:00 50%
2/4
20%
1/5
75%
3/4
3
1.5/1.5
0.5 0.5 0.5 1 - 1 - 5 6 2 »
Versus Toronto Raptors 10:00 42.9%
3/7
37.5%
3/8
66.7%
4/6
3.3
1.7/1.7
1.3 0.7 1 0 - 1.7 - 6.3 7 3 »
Versus Philadelphia 76ers 11:00 0%
0/3
33.3%
1/3
- 4.5
4/0.5
0.5 1 0.5 0 - 0.5 - 1.5 4.5 2 »
Versus Minnesota Timberwolves 11:30 25%
1/4
42.9%
3/7
100%
1/1
4
2.5/1.5
1.5 1 0 0 - 0.5 - 6 9 2 »
Versus Washington Wizards 12:00 50%
1/2
0%
0/2
- 9
8/1
1 0 0 0 - 0 - 2 9 1 »
Versus Houston Rockets 9:30 16.7%
1/6
0%
0/1
75%
3/4
3
1.5/1.5
0.5 0 0.5 0 - 1 - 2.5 2 2 »
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
118 kg
Age:
36 yo (1988-09-07)
Birth place:
Santa Monica, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
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Weight:
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