Kevin Love (Image credits: Imagn and Instagram/@Kevinlove)

Kevin Love’s latest Instagram moment didn’t land the way he thought it would. The Utah Jazz forward found himself in hot water Thursday after joking about the arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, only to backtrack once Damian Lillard stepped in.

The controversy happened when Love reacted to the FBI’s gambling bust involving the Trail Blazers coach and the Heat guard. He posted an edited photo of Billups and Terry Rozier’s faces over the viral “Coldplay couple,” captioned, “NO (Draft) KINGS!!!” The post went viral, and suffice it to say, for all the wrong reasons.

Lillard commented on the post, “Weak a**.”
Kevin Love (Image Credits: Instagram/@kevinlove)
“Spoke to Dame and he opened my eyes to this being a real-life situation for two of my former teammates and brothers,” Kevin Love wrote in an IG Story after deleting the meme, per a TMZ report.

Love’s apology came hours after federal officials confirmed the arrests, linking both players to illegal betting operations and inside information schemes.

Fans Chant For Kevin Love As Jazz Bench Veteran Amid Trade Rumors

Kevin (Image Credits: Imagn)
It was late in the fourth quarter of Utah’s rout over the Clippers when fans broke into a chorus. The chant was loud, clear, and clever – “We want Love.” But it wasn’t the romance the Jazz faithful were calling for. They wanted Kevin Love.

The only problem was that the 37-year-old veteran wasn’t checking in. Instead, Kevin Love stood up, grinning, and playfully covered head coach Will Hardy’s ears, as if to block out the crowd’s plea. The moment instantly went viral across NBA Twitter.

The team reportedly later clarified that Love’s absence was due to “personal reasons.” However, league insiders suggest it’s more strategic than mysterious. With Love likely headed for a trade or buyout, the Jazz appear to be keeping him healthy (and uninjured) before any move.

Love hasn’t logged a minute since March 21, 2025, when he played five minutes for the Miami Heat before being traded to Utah this summer. For now, the chants might have to wait. Because until his next chapter begins, Jazz fans will keep searching for, well, Kevin Love.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.