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Damian Lillard has taken a stand for his coach and called out the Utah Jazz veteran Kevin Love for his controversial Instagram post, where he was trolling Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier after they were arrested in the FBI’s probe into the NBA’s alleged betting scandal.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Damian Lillard takes a profane shot at Kevin Love over Chauncey Billups post

Damian Lillard was not laughing at Kevin Love’s attempt at comedy this week. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were both arrested by FBI agents on Thursday in relation to their alleged involvement in a mafia-linked illegal betting operation.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 18

Walker Kessler Shows Love to Underrated Utah Jazz Guard

Through their four-game preseason slate, the Utah Jazz showcased a glimpse of mostly every piece on their new roster in some fashion in the two weeks before the regular season.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 17

Keyonte George Sounds Off on Kevin Love’s Fit With Utah Jazz

Among the multiple new veterans the Utah Jazz brought in across the NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest name of that bunch is veteran big man Kevin Love, coming aboard via a three-team trade with the Miami Heat, and now set to start next season in Salt Lake City for his 18th year in the pros.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 10

Rival Teams Keeping Close Watch on Utah Jazz’s Kevin Love

The Utah Jazz, despite much speculation throughout the summer, seem ready to roll into the regular season with big man Kevin Love on their 15-man roster without a buyout agreement set to take place.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 10

NBA Rumors: Jazz, Kevin Love, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Suns

Veteran power forward Kevin Love could be on the move again — or at least, that’s what rival teams are starting to wonder. Love logged 20 minutes in Utah’s preseason opener, and according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, that may not have been accidental.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Alperen Sengun posterizes Kevin Love with insane dunk

Athough Turkey did not the 2025 EuroBasket gold medal, the Houston Rockets had to be pleased with the continued development of Alperen Sengun. One of the building blocks of the franchise, Sengun is poised to take another big leap for the 2025-26 season.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 8

The Downbeat: The Utah Jazz play basketball this week

Can you feel it? The change in the seasons, the page flip of the calendar, the insatiable urge to spout some nonsense like “here are 5 reasons why Walter Clayton Jr.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Kevin Love has Michael Jordan theory amid LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’

It surely does not seem real, but it is inevitable that the day would come where LeBron James would announce to the world that he is done playing basketball on a professional level — with the Los Angeles Lakers star and future first-ballot Hall of Famer having nothing left to prove in his illustrious 23rd season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 6

Utah Jazz's Kevin Love Responds to LeBron James’ Cryptic Social Post

Just a few weeks away from the tip-off of the 2025-26 NBA season, LeBron James shared an eye-catching post across his social media platforms promoting an interesting event following some buzzing retirement rumors.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 5

Utah Jazz's Kyle Filipowski Thrilled to Team Up With Kevin Love

The Utah Jazz, over the course of the most recent NBA offseason, overhauled their crew of veterans on their roster from last season for a new set of experienced guys to enter the building as some tenured pieces to fill next to this young and budding core.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Kevin Love Announces Personal News Before 18th NBA Season

Kevin Love is entering his 18th season in the NBA and first with the Utah Jazz. The five-time All-Star and 2016 NBA champion played six seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, nine with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the past two and a half with the Miami Heat.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 2

Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Eager to Play With Kevin Love

The Utah Jazz will have a few new veteran faces in the mix for this season compared to last, with perhaps the biggest name of those fresh additions being 18-year league veteran Kevin Love, who comes on after a summer three-team trade with the Miami Heat.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Why Kevin Love spurned Jazz buyout, for now

Kevin Love’s NBA journey has brought him full circle in ways few would have predicted. Once a teenage star on the legendary 2006 SoCal All-Stars AAU team, Love now finds himself playing for Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy, who once faced that same undefeated squad as a high schooler.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 30

Kevin Love Shares Initial Thoughts of Utah Jazz

Despite much speculation of the Utah Jazz and offseason trade acquisition Kevin Love being linked to a buyout agreement before the next NBA season tipped off, heading into training camp, the 18-year veteran still remains onboard the roster, gearing up for the year ahead.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 28

Kevin Love's Utah Jazz Jersey Number Revealed

Kevin Love's jersey number for the Utah Jazz has just been revealed as training camp and media day loom right around the corner. According to Etienne Catalan on X, Love will be wearing number 42–– the same number he's worn with both the Miami Heat and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / September 27

Utah Jazz's Kevin Love Expectations Shouldn't Cloud Reality

Kevin Love’s time in the NBA is winding down, but the 37-year-old isn’t ready to call it just yet. Even after getting traded to a rebuilding Utah Jazz team, Love is looking forward to the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

Jazz rumors: Kevin Love expected to join Utah for training camp

After the Utah Jazz’s Kevin Love reported interest in a buyout following his trade from the Miami Heat, the five-time All-Star is expected to report to the Jazz’s training camp ahead of his 18th NBA season.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Kevin Love expected at Jazz camp despite buyout rumors

Kevin Love is headed to training camp with the Jazz, after all. Or so it seems. Grant Afseth of RG.org reports that while there was talk earlier this month about Love seeking a buyout, the Jazz have not engaged in serious discussions on that front.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Cavs should steer clear of any Kevin Love reunion ideas

Kevin Love’s name is making the rounds again. With the Jazz expected to buy him out (eventually), my pals at Cavs on SI floated the idea that a reunion with the Cavaliers “makes sense.” Not really, though.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Notable update emerges on Kevin Love’s future

Kevin Love may soon be getting his freedom. The five-time NBA All-Star big man Love is expected to be bought out or traded by the Utah Jazz soon, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Monday.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Jazz still expected to trade or buy out Kevin Love before season

Kevin Love was part of the July 7 trade that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and John Collins to the Clippers, landing him in Utah on an expiring $4.15 million contract.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / September 7

Kevin Love reportedly unlikely to open season with Jazz

On July 7, veteran forward/center Kevin Love was traded to the Utah Jazz in the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat and John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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