Cavs' Love to miss 6 weeks after foot surgery



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Kevin Love's extended absence is another blow to a Cleveland squad still reeling from the departure of superstar LeBron James

Published 8:21 AM, November 03, 2018

Updated 8:55 AM, November 03, 2018

Sidelined. Kevin Love played through the Cavs' first 4 games of the season. Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images / AFP

Sidelined. Kevin Love played through the Cavs' first 4 games of the season. Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images / AFP

LOS ANGELES, USA – Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss at least 6 weeks after surgery, NBA team said Friday, November 2.

The Cavs said in a statement that Love "underwent successful surgery" in New York "to address continued left foot symptoms."

The veteran, who had been wearing a heavy boot, said that he would not be able to do that.

Doctor Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

"He will now undergo an extended period of treatment and rehabilitation, with the timeline for his return to basketball.

Love was born injured in the preseason opener against the Boston Celtics on October 2.

He sat out the team's last 3 preseason games, but played through the first season of the season.

Cleveland's teammates are still out of the limelight at LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers via free agency this season.

The Cavs sacked Tyronn coach Lue after year 0-6 start to the season and notching their first victory this week they fell to 1-7 with a loss to Denver on Thursday. – Rappler.com

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