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04.22.12

The Timberwolves are shutting down Kevin Love for the final two games of the regular season because of a concussion, the Associated Press reports.

Impact:
It has been reported that Love passed his concussion tests, but the Timberwolves are not going to take chances with their franchise player.

04.22.12

Kevin Love has passed all his concussion tests, but will not play Sunday against the Warriors or Thursday against the Nuggets, Alan Horton of Wolves Radio reports.

Impact:
Love may be over his concussion, but Minnesota isn't contending for the playoffs, so why risk it?

04.21.12

Kevin Love (concussion) participated in a "light workout" Saturday, NBA.com reports.

Impact:
The news doesn't do anything to shed light on whether Love might play Sunday, but there would be much more cause for pessimism if he hadn't been able to put work in Saturday.

04.19.12

Kevin Love (concussion) could return to the Timberwolves' lineup Sunday, the Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
Love has been out indefinitely with a concussion, and many reports questioned whether he'd return to the court at all this season. After undergoing league mandated concussion testing Wednesday, it appears Love could return for the last few games. If you're playing in a one-year league in which Love was dropped, a run to the wire to grab him for the last few games could do wonders for your team.

04.17.12

Kevin Love will begin NBA-mandated concussion testing Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
Love himself stopped by Tuesday's home game against Memphis and announced the news. He remarked that Tuesday was the first day that he didn't feel disoriented after suffering the injury last Wednesday. Considering the murky nature of head injuries, fantasy owners should temper their optimism until Love makes progress under the league's concussion protocol. Still, he hopes to partake in the Timberwolves' final two games of the season Sunday and next Thursday, Apr. 26.

04.17.12

Kevin Love continues to experience concussion symptoms, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
As a result, Love has yet to clear the first hurdle in the NBA's concussion protocol to prove that he is healthy and able to play. With just four games and nine days remaining for the Timberwolves, it is less likely by the day that we will see Love again this season.

04.16.12

Kevin Love (concussion) did not travel with Minnesota for Monday's game at Indiana, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
While the T-Wolves haven't ruled out Love from playing again this season, it would be a surprise if he returned since he was still experiencing concussion symptoms over the weekend.

04.15.12

Kevin Love missed Saturday's game as he's still experiencing concussion symptoms, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
While the T-Wolves haven't ruled him out from returning this season, it seems unlikely he'll play again with just five games left on the schedule and Minnesota eliminated from the playoffs.

04.13.12

Kevin Love (concussion/neck) may not play again this season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We haven't seen him since he left the court last night. I think he has to get back here and have our doctors look at him. ... [But] if he's out five days, he'll miss 3-4 games. This season is pretty well gone by then anyway," said head coach Rick Adelman.

Impact:
It's still possible he could return, but Minnesota has no reason to risk his health after being eliminated from the playoffs.

04.12.12

Kevin Love (concussion/neck) has been cleared to fly out of Denver, Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Jerry Zgoda reports.

Impact:
Despite Love's ability to travel, it doesn't sound as if he's especially likely to play in the immediate future.

04.12.12

Kevin Love (concussion) will miss Thursday's game against the Clippers, the Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
Love sustained a "mild" concussion in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets. He will miss Thursday's game, and sources are speculating that his season could be in jeopardy. The T-Wolves only play two games in the final week of the NBA regular season, and you have to think if Love has any lingering signs of the concussion, there would be no reason to push him. Look for Anthony Randolph to fill in for Love while he is out. Randolph seized the opportunity Wednesday, scoring 28 points off the bench.

04.11.12

Kevin Love has a mild concussion and neck strain and will stay overnight at a Denver hospital, the Denver Post reports.

Impact:
Love left Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by an elbow. It sounds like he'll miss at least Thursday's game and likely more.

04.11.12

Kevin Love left Wednesday's game in the first quarter versus the Nuggets after taking an elbow to the head and he will not return, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
Love was taking a charge from Denver center JaVale McGee and caught an elbow to the head. He needed help leaving the floor and it certainly seems possible that he suffered a concussion from the blow. No definitive report has been made regarding the details of the injury, but if it is a concussion, don't expect Love to be in uniform when the Clippers come to town Thursday.

04.09.12

Kevin Love scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds during the Timberwolves' loss Monday.

Impact:
Love went 7-of-19 from the floor and 10-of-11 from the charity stripe, also adding one 3-pointer, two assists and two steals in 38 minutes of playing time. It was his 13th double-double over the past 15 games.

04.04.12

Kevin Love had a tough shooting night in Wednesday's loss at Golden State. He finished 12-of-28 from the field, including 0-for-7 from long range.

Impact:
But, he's Kevin Love, so an off night results in 29 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. He stated after the game he can feel the weight of the condensed schedule, and heavy minutes on his body taking its toll, but owners should not worry about the fantasy superstar.

04.02.12

Kevin Love scored 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting during the Timberwolves' loss Monday.

Impact:
Love added three 3-pointers, seven boards and a block without committing a turnover. His seven rebounds actually matched a season low.

03.30.12

Kevin Love led Minnesota with 22 points in Friday's loss to the Celtics, but shot just 5-of-18 from the floor.

Impact:
He added 11 rebounds and three assists. Love has now recorded a double-double in all but four outings this year.

03.28.12

Kevin Love led Minnesota with 40 points (14-31 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT) and 19 rebounds in 43 minutes Wednesday as the Timberwolves eked past the Bobcats in Charlotte.

Impact:
Love also dished out four assists, versus two turnovers, to add to his 44th double-double of the season. Amazingly, the 40 points he scored Wednesday marked the third-highest point total in March for Love, who is now averaging 31.2 points this month over 15 games.

03.27.12

Kevin Love scored 28 points to go along with 11 rebounds, four 3-pointers, four blocks, two assists and a steal Tuesday as the Timberwolves lost to the Grizzlies, 93-86.

Impact:
Love now has eight straight double-doubles and continues to be a fantasy force.

03.26.12

Kevin Love took a rest day Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact:
Not to worry, though. Love isn't injured nor in danger of missing time.

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