Love encouraged by recovery

Nov 4, 8:01 pm EST

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love(notes) says he feels like he is ahead of schedule in rehabilitating his surgically repaired left hand.

Love broke his hand in the preseason and had surgery on Oct. 20. Doctors told him to expect a recovery time of six to eight weeks. But Love said on Wednesday that he is hoping to be cleared to return to practice on Nov. 20. That’s when doctors will review X-rays to check his progress.

Love is scheduled to have stitches removed on Thursday. He is hoping the swelling will start to subside and he will regain mobility in his hand soon.

Coach Kurt Rambis said it is too early to set a target date for Love to return to the court.

Updated Nov 4, 8:01 pm EST
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  1. d f
    26. Posted by d f Sun Nov 8 6:35pm EST

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    He was a late pickup in my fantasy draft and I think he's going to pan out well. I'm still winning with him at the end of my bench, not playing. Even though he didn't play at UO, I'm wishing him a quick recovery. Have a great year, K Love!
  2. Matt M
    25. Posted by Matt M Fri Oct 23 11:02am EDT

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    How do you not love Kevin Love?
  3. Jerry B
    24. Posted by Jerry B Fri Oct 23 2:51am EDT

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    I'am sorry,what was 'fattys' succesfull surgery?.......did they staple his stomach ,or give him the lap band procedure or something?!
  4. Borat
    23. Posted by Borat Thu Oct 22 8:10pm EDT

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    #16. Pot meet kettle statement if I've ever seen one. Do you know what that means or do I need to dumb it down for you?
  5. Brian L
    22. Posted by Brian L Thu Oct 22 4:43pm EDT

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    Man, is it raining @#$% in Minnesota? Wasted a pick on Rubio, Love goes down, AJ just comes back and now is complaining about a sore Achilles. I think if AJ don't shape up he'll be like Elton Brand, big muscle guy that can't stay healthy.

    It's on Flynn, Sessions, and Gomes now.
  6. Chris
    21. Posted by Chris Thu Oct 22 2:18pm EDT

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    so guys....do you keep klove on your roster now or put him on waivers and pray he's still there by the time he heals?
  7. MidasWelby
    20. Posted by MidasWelby Thu Oct 22 1:28pm EDT

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    UCLABruin fans know that Kevin Love is a fantastic player with unique skills at his position, which btw should be PF in the NBA because of his shooting ability and his range. Also best outlet passer at that position. Keep and build around him. Good luck to Kurt and the T-Wolves ...
  8. IT DOESNT MATTER
    19. Posted by IT DOESNT MATTER Wed Oct 21 3:04am EDT

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    Hurry and heal kevin, the team will need you
  9. thang v
    18. Posted by thang v Wed Oct 21 12:15am EDT

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    i thought it was his non shooting hand?
  10. Joe
    17. Posted by Joe Tue Oct 20 10:41pm EDT

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    Frank P, you must be sad that Mark Madsen was released by the Clippers. You could've used him at the forward spot. Remember that nice move he had at the championship parade with the lakers?
  11. Joe
    16. Posted by Joe Tue Oct 20 10:38pm EDT

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    Hey terry and ridders, do all ofus a favor. Next time you two get drunk, make sure one of you losers drive on the wrong side of the road and hit the other loser. KLove is an up and coming young player and oustanding young man. To wish him ill to boost your stupid fantasy league is just sick.
  12. clarenceworley
    15. Posted by clarenceworley Tue Oct 20 7:57pm EDT

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    LOVE SAVES THE DAY. The guy's only 20 years old, he's the real deal, not the best but very good with a huge upside and a long career ahead of him, I'll pick him up in my fantasy league the moment some Einstein drops him, nuff said.
  13. 907 Y'ALL
    14. Posted by 907 Y'ALL Tue Oct 20 5:45pm EDT

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    Al Jefferson has tendinitis. So all of you Fantasy Managers who thought an injury to Love would boost Jefferson's stats you are sadly mistaken. Read it and weep!
  14. Lind
    13. Posted by Lind Tue Oct 20 1:45pm EDT

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    Where is the Loveeeeeeeee the Loveeeeeeee the Loveeeeeeeeeeeeee LMAO.
  15. Frank P
    12. Posted by Frank P Tue Oct 20 7:40am EDT

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    My white team was sound. High fg%, foul %, rebounds, 3's, assists, not many TO's, blocked shots...they can do it all.
  16. C Bear
    11. Posted by C Bear Tue Oct 20 3:41am EDT

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    You all need help
  17. The Chief
    10. Posted by The Chief Tue Oct 20 12:51am EDT

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    What a JOKE !!! All white team my azz.....Remumber half white players doesn't count.
  18. The Guru
    9. Posted by The Guru Tue Oct 20 12:34am EDT

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    if your all white team won your league...your league is AWEFUL...
  19. Frank P
    8. Posted by Frank P Mon Oct 19 10:48pm EDT

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    I'll still draft him for my all white team. Won my league last year with them, got to Love it, haha
  20. <i>commish_guy</i>
    7. Posted by commish_guy Mon Oct 19 6:49pm EDT

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    That's horrible ridders and terry. You're cheering a guys' injury because it helps you in a game. That's just horrible.
  21. terry
    6. Posted by terry Sat Oct 17 12:56am EDT

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    hahah, this is just great since I drafted AL last week, that means more reb and blk for AL
  22. Ridders
    5. Posted by Ridders Sat Oct 17 12:45am EDT

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    I have Al Jefferson, so this makes me happy :)
  23. michael c
    4. Posted by michael c Sat Oct 17 12:40am EDT

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    get ready for a long season guys cuz the injury bug has already hit us hard where we didnt need it to. this injury may seemminor since its on his non shooting hand but that is the hand love uses to lead his passes with on the break
  24. Matt
    3. Posted by Matt Sat Oct 17 12:35am EDT

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    I just drafted him to my team yesterday. I don't even have another Center right now.
  25. KGOS-FM
    2. Posted by KGOS-FM Sat Oct 17 12:21am EDT

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    crap! I was looking for him to come out rocking & rolling this year... I hope he can get over this seemingly insignificant setback (e.g. non-shooting hand) and pick up where he left off last year.
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