Love has shoulder surgery, likely out 4-6 months
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love underwent surgery on his dislocated left shoulder Wednesday afternoon, and he is projected to need four to six months to recover, the team announced.
The operation was performed by Dr. David W. Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and Love’s rehabilitation will be overseen by the Cavs, according to the team.
Love, playing in his first postseason as a pro, was hurt when he got tangled with Boston Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk while chasing a loose ball in the first quarter Sunday. Olynyk clamped down on Love’s arm and pulled so hard that it popped out of the shoulder joint.
Love underwent an MRI and other tests Monday. His injury is officially listed as an acute anterior inferior glenohumeral dislocation with the corresponding ligament/labrum tearing and humeral head bone bruising.
Love is a free agent after this season.
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