Kevin Love
#42PF · Utah Jazz
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 989 | 15.8 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 43.7% | 36.9% | 82.8% |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 39.7% | 37.3% | 84.1% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 35.7% | 35.8% | 69.6% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 44.4% | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.2M
AAV
$4.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kevin Love's contract with the Utah Jazz grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $4.2M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Kevin's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 37, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Kevin to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Kevin Love earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 989 career games, Kevin has averaged 15.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Kevin's strongest metric is FG% at 4372.9, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.3, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Kevin ranks 77th in overall performance. Kevin will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Utah Jazz.
Current Sentiment
Love's veteran presence is valued, but expectations remain tempered entering 2025-26. His C-minus performance grades show decline, though teammates praise his leadership contributions consistently. The $4.2M contract appears reasonable, offering good value for a backup role currently. Utah's rebuild narrative centers on Love as respected mentor, not core cornerstone. Fans remain cautiously optimistic he'll fill a useful supporting role for contention.
Transaction History
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