Kevin Love
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February 1, 2026
Upgrades to probable Sunday
Love (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Toronto.
Analysis
Love and Jusuf Nurkic both sat out of Friday's loss against the Nets while battling illnesses, but it appears as though both big men will return Sunday after their injury statuses were upgraded. Love appeared in just seven of the Jazz's 16 games in January and finished the month having averaged 6.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 threes over 19.9 minutes per game.
January 31, 2026
Iffy for Sunday
Love (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis
Love has missed the past two games for Utah, but he remains day-to-day. Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is also questionable, meaning Kyle Filipowski may be asked to step up in a larger role.
January 30, 2026
Won't play Friday
Love (illness) will not play Friday against the Nets.
Analysis
Love will join Jusuf Nurkic (illness) on the sidelines for this one. Love is sitting out for the second straight game, but he remains day-to-day with a chance to return Sunday against Toronto.
January 30, 2026
Iffy for Friday
Love is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to an illness.
Analysis
Love sat out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors for rest purposes, but he's appearing on the injury report with a different designation for Friday's contest. More clarity on Love's availability should surface closer to the 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
January 28, 2026
Sitting out Wednesday
Love is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors for rest purposes.
Analysis
The 37-year-old big man drew the spot start in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers, but he'll sit out the second part of this back-to-back. The expectation is that Love will return Friday against the Nets. With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) questionable, Kyle Filipowski could be slated for a featured role at center against Golden State.
January 28, 2026
Grabs 11 rebounds as fill-in
Love posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Clippers.
Analysis
With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) unavailable, Love drew the start and had trouble finding the bottom of the basket, but he was able to prop up the backcourt defense with 11 boards. Solid defensive play from Love and Kyle Filipowski was a bright spot for the Jazz, as they were able to contain John Collins and Ivica Zubac during the loss.
January 28, 2026
Starting sans Nurkic
Love will start against the Clippers on Tuesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) sidelined, Love will step into the starting five. As a starter this season (four games), the veteran big man has averaged 5.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes per tilt.
January 27, 2026
Upgraded to available
Love (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
Following a one-game absence with a left knee contusion, Love is ready to return to the lineup Tuesday and should see a notable role in the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (illness). Over his last 10 appearances, Love has averaged 8.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.8 minutes per game.
January 27, 2026
Likely to play Tuesday
Love (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Analysis
Love did not play in the Jazz's 147-116 loss to the Heat on Saturday due to a left knee contusion. It appears the veteran forward will return Tuesday, which would likely eat into the minutes of Kyle Anderson. Love has served in a limited role off the bench for the Jazz this season and is averaging 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 threes over 17.3 minutes per contest.
