Kevin Love

In his last three games entering Friday, Love totaled 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the field. Simply put, no one outside of the Jazz locker room expected the veteran forward to be as productive as he was in Memphis. Love recorded a season-high point total and matched his previous high in three-pointers. As fun as it was to watch him put on an offensive clinic while also grabbing eight rebounds, one game does not make Love a player worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. Especially with the Jazz off until Monday.

Nurkic is dealing with a right rib contusion, and a place in the starting lineup would open up if he can't play against the Nets. Kyle Filipowski is the most likely replacement, and this would raise his fantasy ceiling, especially with Kevin Love already out.

Love had 11 points in 15 minutes off the bench in Monday's win over the Rockets. The 37-year-old power forward will miss the first game of a back-to-back for the Jazz on Thursday against the Nets. Expect Love to be available Friday against the Knicks.

Love did not play in Monday's loss to the Warriors, as Utah was playing its second game in as many nights. With Taylor Hendricks still on assignment with the team's G League affiliate, Love should play rotation minutes off the bench. He isn't worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, but Love will have opportunities between now and the February trade deadline.