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As far as being able to stretch the floor at the four position goes, Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love does possess similarities with retired Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki. On Friday, Love sat down with TNT’s Ernie Johnson and shared how his father, Stan Love, urged him to study and pattern his game to […]

Kevin Love has been burned to ashes for his meager defensive ability and his constant shortcomings at that end of the floor. However, his claim to fame came on a defensive play — stopping Stephen Curry from hitting a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. Love revealed […]

Now more than ever, the debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan has become the talk of the town. Kevin Love, who won a title with LeBron during their time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers, chimed in on the discussion. According to the Cavs big man, one significant difference between LeBron and Jordan is their […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James may have cemented his legacy in northeastern Ohio with an astonishing full-court chasedown block in transition to prevent the previous year’s Finals MVP in Golden State Warriors wing Andre Iguodala from scoring in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. For current Cavs power forward Kevin Love, though, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love recently took a quick trip down memory lane as he discussed the Cavs’ title-winning side in 2016. According to the five-time All-Star, their lineup the following season was actually more talented than that championship-winning squad. Love recently guested on the “Ledlow & Parker” podcast, and he discussed the rationale behind […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the first NBA teams to reopen its practice facilities and forward Kevin Love pounced on the opportunity to resume basketball activities. Earlier this week, Commissioner Adam Silver gave the green light for teams where shelter-in-place regulations have been eased to resume practices, albeit with numerous restrictions. The Cavs veteran didn’t […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers reopened their practice facility to players for individual workouts on Friday (May 8). Cavs stars Kevin Love, Cedi Osman and Larry Nance Jr. were among those who showed up first. Per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the players who came to the facility were all pretty excited about it. Kevin Love, Larry Nance […]

With most people preoccupied with keeping our physical health in tip-top form amidst the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to forget about the importance of also watching out for out mental health. Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is an expert on this subject matter, and the Cavs big man shared some of his personal tips on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has recently opened up about how he believes the era of the Big 3 Cavs ended sooner than he had hoped for. Speaking to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Love shared how he regrets not having at least one more season with former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. “To […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is joining countless other celebrities in the All In Challenge. The challenge, in which people donate money to win different kinds of fan experiences, is now being used to support COVID-19 relief efforts through multiple charities. According to their website, the organization is focused on “providing food to those in […]

These days, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love appears to be the most likely player to be traded by his team that has yet to be actually traded. The Cavs once again failed/refused to move the 6-foot-8 big man prior to the February trade deadline, but to no surprise, Love’s name still appears to be perpetually […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love sent out a heartfelt “thank you” message to those who are facing the coronavirus pandemic head on, including healthcare workers and first responders. “I want to say THANK YOU to all of the frontline workers, healthcare heroes and first responders out there, working tirelessly every single day to ensure our safety […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum says Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is just a good-hearted human being. Love donated $100,000 for all Cavs team workers after the NBA suspended the season due to COVID-19. A bunch of team owners and players followed suit, including the Blazers and McCollum. During an interview with David […]

Kevin Love and many NBA players are waiting to get the word for a potential restart to this halted 2019-20 season. The Cavs forward is aware it might be a while before good old Spalding is bouncing back on that NBA hardwood, but he has an idea of how the league might go about it. […]

Like many NBA players, Cavs forward Kevin Love is patiently waiting for the 2019-20 season to resume. The long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a shift in priorities, as the league and the owners seek a resolution to a delayed campaign. This impasse could push the league to instead start next season […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love was one of the first NBA stars to have pledged a hefty donation to those affected by the recent coronavirus pandemic. The 31-year-old recently donated $100,000 to support the arena workers of the Cavs organization. Their jobs are put in jeopardy due to the league suspension. Love was praised […]

Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Lindsay Gottlieb has formed a tight relationship with Cavs players during her first year in the NBA, with one of them being All-Star Kevin Love. Bring up Gottlieb’s name to Love and the Cavs big man can’t stop raving about her: “She’s been amazing,” Kevin Love said about Lindsay Gottlieb, via […]

J.B. Bickerstaff took over as Cavs head coach after John Beilein decided to step down from the position. Though it has been a small sample size (11 games), Bickerstaff has his team performing well, and the players, including Kevin Love, have bought into his philosophies. Love shared an encouraging message with Bickerstaff after he was […]

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the majority of major sports around the world, many athletes have found themselves with a chance to use their platform to inform the masses and keep the public calm in a time of panic. This includes Kevin Love. Via the NBA’s official Twitter account, Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin […]

Cavs teammates Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson have heard their names tossed about in trade scenarios for years, yet both have remained in Cleveland. Despite the fact that the 2019-20 season has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still questions about their futures with the team. The Cavs decided to bring on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Kevin Love joined the Today Show on NBC to discuss his donation to Cavs employees who were affected by the coronavirus suspension. Love said he felt it was time for athletes to step up and be community leaders. The Cavs star donated $100,000 for all team workers. As we all […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love had a heartfelt message for the NBA family and the fans, both of which have been rattled by the coronavirus pandemic that has turned a world upside down. Quarantined like the rest of NBA players have been advised, the Cavs veteran shared some words of inspiration along with some tips […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love had high praise for Collin Sexton’s productivity following Wednesday night’s 112-106 loss to the Celtics: Under-appreciated — a walking bucket. In my 12 years, he’s right at the top for hardest worker I’ve seen/been around. https://t.co/BcXTvM0qAk — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) March 5, 2020 Sexton, now in his sophomore season with the […]

Cavs guard Collin Sexton netted a career-high 41-point night against the Boston Celtics, but it almost didn’t happen without some guidance from Kevin Love. The veteran power forward gave him the green light to take the last shot of the game, but Sexton seemed unaware he had 38 points and was so close to the […]

Kevin Love and Jordan Clarkson became really close buddies in their nearly two years together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two friends saw each other for the first time since the Cavs dealt Clarkson to the Utah Jazz in late December. By the looks of it, it really seems like they missed each other’s company. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were seemingly in shambles little more than a week ago. Former head coach John Beilein resigned amid a season full of turmoil and a questionable statement in which he referred to his players as “thugs,” resulting in total loss of the locker room. Yet in the aftermath of Beilein’s resignation, Cavs forward […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love has been ruled out for his team’s game against the Miami Heat on Saturday night due to Achilles soreness, according to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Fedor notes that this is also the second night of a back-to-back for the Cavaliers, which probably played a role in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly offered Hassan Whiteside and Kent Bazemore to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Cavs All-Star Kevin Love before the trade deadline, according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. The Cavs were looking for a first round pick in return for Love and couldn’t find a team that would offer that to them: […]

The John Beilein era is over in Cleveland after less than one full season. Beilein resigned from his position as head coach of the Cavs on Wednesday, citing health reasons as the key component behind his decision. Former assistant J.B. Bickerstaff will be promoted to head coach. Bickerstaff—a longtime assistant in the league—previously coached the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love’s best days are clearly behind him. His value around the league continues to drop and that’s mostly why the Cavs weren’t able to trade him at the February trade deadline. Either no one wanted Love or the Cavs’ asking price was too high for an aging former star, via […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love would have liked to get traded to a contender at the NBA trade deadline. However, the Cavs All-Star and his agent knew it probably wasn’t going to happen this season, according to Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. Instead of trading Love and Tristan Thompson, the Cavs instead traded for Detroit […]

While some NBA players will be on a mini vacation for this season’s All-Star break, Cavs forward Kevin Love will be sharing a stage in Chicago with former U.S. President Barack Obama. According to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, Love, who was not named an All-Star this season, altered his vacation plans after […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will not play on Wednesday night in the Cavs’ game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an apparent Achilles injury. Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reported Love suffered the injury right before the trade deadline, and the team will keep him out of the rotation for the time being. No #Cavs […]

Former Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue returned to familiar territory on Sunday night, as he and the Clippers made a stop in Cleveland. For some members of the team, including Kevin Love, it was a championship reunion of sorts. Lue took over the head coaching reigns in Cleveland midway through the 2015-16 season, replacing a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers emerged as the victors in the Andre Drummond sweepstakes right before the trade deadline. The Cavs snagged the 6-foot-10 big man from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for John Henson, Brandon Knight, and a future second-round pick. For his part, Cavs star Kevin Love seemed quite excited by the arrival of his […]

New Cleveland Cavaliers big man Andre Drummond says Cavs All-Star power forward Kevin Love was the first person to call him after the trade with the Detroit Pistons went through. With Drummond in the fold, the Cavs now have three elite rebounders in Drummond, Love and Tristan Thompson: "When the trade came through, (@kevinlove) was […]

On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers did make a trade involving a big man, but not the one people were expecting. Cleveland sent Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons for two-time All-Star Andre Drummond, a move that seemingly came out of left field. The addition of Drummond has its pros […]

Kevin Love’s days with the Cleveland Cavaliers may not be numbered after all, as according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs still have nothing percolating on the Love trade front. Love is making $28.9 million this season. He has three years left on his contract after this season ends: We are about 24 hours from […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love led several of his young teammates in a verse of Happy Birthday for first-year head coach John Beilein during Wednesday’s shootaround in Oklahoma City. Keeping with team tradition, rookies and newer players on the roster were asked to start the song while Love held the mic: With a little help from […]