Kevin Love's First-Round DFS Preview
Kevin Love should enjoy this year's postseason a lot more than his previous three runs with the team. He'll be the second option behind LeBron James and he needs to step it up if the team is to fight off the new beasts in the East. Love has a favorable matchup to get things going, as he enjoyed his runouts against the Pacers during the regular season, getting three double-doubles in four games. He'll start play with some good momentum as well, having scored 28 points in 31 minutes in his last outing and shooting close to 55 percent from deep this month. That three-point bomb will open up a lot of space for the Cavs to attack and it will make Love very valuable during the postseason, on the court and in DFS.
Source: ESPN
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Source: ESPN
Kevin Love Remains Away From Team
Kevin Love (personal) remains away from the team and will not be an option for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2016 NBA champion has appeared in only seven games in 2025, and it's unknown when he will be back in the fold for Miami. Bam Adebayo, who led the Heat with 24 points in Sunday's Game 1 loss, and Kel'el Ware will continue to be the team's primary frontcourt options on Wednesday, with Haywood Highsmith providing cover off the bench.
Source: Anthony Chiang
Miami Heat forward/center Source: Anthony Chiang
Kevin Love Away From The Team For Personal Reasons
Kevin Love (personal) was originally listed as questionable for Friday night's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks, but it looks like he'll be downgraded to out. According to NBA Insider Ira Winderman, the veteran big man has left the team for ongoing family reasons. There haven't been reports that suggest what exactly is going on, but the team will move forward without him in the meantime. That likely means that Kel'el Ware, Kyle Anderson, and Haywood Highsmith will continue to get minutes in the frontcourt. Ware has taken over the starting spot and registered six points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal in their win over the Chicago Bulls.
Source: Ira Winderman
Miami Heat forward Source: Ira Winderman
Kevin Love Considered Questionable For Friday
Kevin Love (conditioning) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Love missed the end of the regular season due to personal reasons and is currently focused on regaining the conditioning necessary to return to play. During the postseason, Love's experience could be a valuable asset for the Heat; however, his productivity has been relatively low this campaign. Love averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds during the regular season, appearing in only 23 games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Love Still Out On Wednesday
Kevin Love (conditioning) will not make his comeback in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man will be unavailable for a 13th consecutive contest. Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware will continue to lead Miami's frontcourt in Wednesday's matchup. Both players are positioned well to have productive outings, as the Bulls allow the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to the center position and the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards.
Source: Anthony Chiang
Miami Heat forward/center Source: Anthony Chiang
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