I know right now he’d get a foul because we’re in the bonus.’ There’s those moments where you see,” Bickerstaff said, via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Kevin Love Unsure About Return Date, Reaffirms Desire To Stay With Cavs January 7th 2019 at 7:07pm CST by Luke Adams Injured Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love said last month that he was targeting a mid-January return from the foot injury that has sidelined him since October. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | All that being said, and despite the season not necessarily going as planned. “He’s making steps in the right direction. Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, right, passes against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben … Jan 7, 2019 at 7:34 pm ET2 min read. Facebook Twitter Email Print Img No-img Menu Whatsapp Google Reddit Digg Stumbleupon Linkedin Comment. Twice, he's told The Athletic he was targeting the middle of this month for a return following toe surgery in November. If the Cavs did want to deal Love, they’d be able to do so on Jan. 24. As far as Love is concerned, it's highly unlikely he'll be traded before the deadline. Getty Image. He even threw out "right before All-Star break, after All-Star break." This is worth thinking about because the Cavs are the worst team in the NBA and maybe -- just maybe -- the players see no sense of urgency in returning to play for the worst team in the league, so they allow their injuries to drag out a lot longer than it should. He will continue to undergo rehab and treatment. section: | slug: kevin-love-injury-update-cavaliers-star-may-not-return-until-all-star-break | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Kevin Love to take important step in recovery on Thursday, unlikely to play this week Updated Jan 29, 2019; Posted Jan 28, 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is unlikely to return this week. Kevin Love participated in most of practice with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as he nears his return from a calf injury. Kevin Love has been out for the Cleveland Cavaliers since early this season, but he could be nearing a return to the court for the Cavs. Cleveland currently has a 116.1 defensive rating -- if that stands, that would be the worst in league history. Although the Cleveland Cavaliers forward was originally given a return date of mid-January regarding the toe surgery he underwent in November, it appears that’s not accurate at all. It looks like even Kevin Love isn't certain on when he'll return. Love has not played since Dec. 27 after initially suffering the injury during the preseason and aggravating it against the Philadelphia 76ers. What, exactly, is Kevin Love’s injury timeline? The Cleveland Cavaliers certainly could use five-time All-Star forward Kevin Love, who has been out of action since he reaggravated a right calf strain during a … He is a five-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.He was also a member of the gold medal-winning United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics. David Liam Kyle/NBAE/GettyImages. Kevin Love begins next step in process to return to team after suffering calf injury. Injured Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, middle, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. apnews-gallery. They've lost nine consecutive games with five straight coming in contests where they've lost by at least 20 points. 23, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. Power forward Kevin Love is looking to make his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup late next week, setting a potential return date at home against the Phoenix Suns on Mar. Kevin Love has been out for the Cleveland Cavaliers since early this season, but he could be nearing a return to the court for the Cavs. Despite the fact that Love is now working out and taking part in drills slightly more than four weeks into the rehabilitation, the Cavaliers are not seeking to rush the veteran's return to the court. Considering the Cavaliers have a 14 percent chance at nabbing the top overall pick as long as they have one of the three worst records in the NBA, I'm sure they don't mind if Love sits out as many games as possible. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. In all likeliness, Cleveland likely hopes that Love can return to the lineup at some point before the end of February, but that seems like the best-case scenario for Love. Kevin Love, who was recently cleared to begin some "select basketball activities" after having surgery on his left foot, said he's still weeks away from getting on the court. "I didn't know what the doctor was going to say in New York, but I think just if I'm feeling good and I progress well then hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.". Amid Cleveland’s recent skid, J.B. Bickerstaff shared that there should be an update on Love’s status soon. All Rights Reserved. Cavs' Kevin Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury. Per Bickerstaff, Kevin Love is "progressing" and doing "light stuff" on the court and will do more next week so the team can gauge where he is. Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love drives against the Miami Heat in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Cleveland. Kevin Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury Love has been out since December with a calf injury. Kevin Love injury update: Cavaliers star could miss extended time with foot soreness Love, 30, signed a four-year contract extension worth $120 million this offseason. Cavs’ Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury. Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total; See Medalist. ", "It's really tough for me to say because I don't know how my foot is going to respond," Love said. But, I mean, you get an opportunity to bring a Hall of Famer back, and we’re definitely excited about that.”. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love reportedly is “progressing” in his return from a calf strain. Partner of iOne Digital / Cassius Network. Kevin Love is targeting a mid-January return to the court from foot surgery, following a consultation Monday with Dr. Martin O’Malley in New York. After months of waiting, the Cleveland Cavaliers will finally get Kevin Love back. As The Athletic’s Joe Vardon revealed, Love met with a doctor in early December and is targeting a return in mid-January. The Cavaliers could use a healthy Kevin Love back on the court. “We’ve got to get him in some live practices and stuff like that, to see where he is and get his conditioning and everything right before we just kind of throw him to the wolves. Love has been out since Dec. 27, when he aggravated a calf strain he initially sustained in the team's exhibition opener. Love has been sidelined since December 27 against the Philadelphia 76ers with what the team is describing as a calf injury. February 14, 2021. Since then, while Cleveland has had young players such as Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman show tremendous potential, they've just progressively gotten worse. However, he becomes valuable trade bait over the summer when teams whiff on the top free agents and still have their sights on improving their championship aspirations by acquiring an All-Star forward such as Love. Despite entering the season as a playoff hopeful, those dreams were shot down at the very beginning of the campaign when they started out 0-6 and fired Tyronn Lue -- the coach who had led them to their lone NBA title in franchise history and the past three Finals series. There is no way he is returning in mid-January when the Cavaliers start a six-game Western Conference swing which begins this Wednesday. "Sounds like Kevin Love has moved (way) off his own goal of returning to the Cavs in mid-January. Amid Cleveland’s recent skid, J.B. Bickerstaff shared that there should be an update on Love’s status soon. Kevin Love saw Jonas Valanciunas out of the corner of his eye and braced for the impact. When Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love suffered a fractured left hand during the team's loss in Detroit on Jan. 30, the original diagnosis had him out for as long as eight weeks. Kevin Love has missed a lot of time for the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an injury, but finally has a return date in mind. At one point in time, Cleveland at least showed heart and battled in games. Last season, Love was a key contributor for the Cavs as he produced 17.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Tony Dejak/AP. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love will reportedly sit out through the All-Star break as he continues to nurse a calf injury. Kevin Love leaves Game 6 with head injury, will not return. A team update Wednesday said Love will be reassessed daily before taking part in full team activities. 1 of 2. ... NBA Injury Report Week 16: Kevin Love return imminent, Kristaps Porzingis update and more ... Finger Injury - No return date. Kevin Love Injury Update: Cavs Center May Return Earlier Than Planned Kevin Love Injury Update: Cavs Center May Return Earlier Than Planned. Posted: Jan 30, 2017. February 8, 2019, 4:09 PM. Kevin Love rejoins Cavs practice, nears return from calf injury. 00:04. Love will make $31.3 million in 2021-22 and $28.9 million in 2022-23, making him virtually impossible to trade. Kevin Wesley Love (born September 7, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). “I’m definitely excited to get him back,” Bickerstaff said recently. By Jessica Ferrera, Christian Post Contributor Follow | Tuesday, March 06, 2018. — Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) January 28, 2021. Copyright © Cavs Nation. And while no specific date for his return has been set, it appears that he is getting closer to a return. But in recent years, he’s been playing on a Cleveland team that isn’t close to being a contending team just yet. It looks like even Kevin Love isn’t certain on when he’ll return. By TOM WITHERS February 17, 2021. gallery-arrow. Love broke a bone in his left hand … Kevin Love (lower back spasms) underwent additional testing … The veteran forward has been rehabbing for the past couple of months in hopes to return to being one-hundred percent healthy. Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love left Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals after a … Long story short, Love's recovery from toe surgery has gone along a lot slower than anyone expected. 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