Cavs lose Love for six weeks after surgery

Kevin Love has joined JR Smith on Cleveland's star-studded injury list following knee surgery.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love

Kevin Love has joined JR Smith on Cleveland's star-studded NBA injury list following knee surgery. (AAP)

Celveland Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love will be out at least six weeks following knee surgery.

Love had the operation on his left knee Tuesday in New York. The Cavs said he will be sidelined approximately six weeks, which would have him returning by April 1, the month of the NBA Playoffs.

The 28-year-old had complained of soreness and had swelling in his knee following Saturday's win over Denver.

Love is averaging 20 points and 11.1 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who are in Minnesota to play their second-to-last game before the All-Star break.

Love, who recently missed some games with back spasms, has been having his best season with Cleveland.


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