Kevin Love: Hopes to play Saturday

Love (thigh) hopes to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Fedor of the Northeast Ohio Media Group reports.

Analysis:

Love was forced from Friday's loss to the Celtics due to his thigh injury, but he will have a chance to get back on the court Saturday without missing any further action. Love's participation, or lack thereof, in Saturday's shootaround could provide a hint toward his status for the Cavaliers' matchup with the Pelicans.