Kevin Love has been away from the Miami Heat for most of the past month because of personal reasons. On Sunday night, Love announced the passing of his father. Love went to Instagram and announced the death of his father, former NBA player Stan Love, through a heartfelt message. Stan Love was 76.

Kevin Love won't suit up for the Miami Heat ahead of Friday night's game. Miami will be without one of their front court pieces in the final game of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament against the Atlanta Hawks. According to Miami Heat beat writer Ira Winderman, the former NBA champion is stepping away from the Heat to handle family issues.