Jazz expect Kevin Love to report to camp as rebuild begins

The Utah Jazz, days away from opening training camp on Sept. 30, expect veteran forward Kevin Love to report despite weeks of speculation that he would seek a quick buyout after being acquired in July, team officials and league sources said. The development leaves Love on the roster as the organization prepares a largely revamped lineup and weighs how much it will lean into a youth movement centered on rookie Ace Bailey and other young acquisitions.

Reports that Love wanted an immediate exit surfaced soon after the three-team trade that sent him from Miami to Utah. Those reports suggested contenders were monitoring his situation for a potential buyout signing. But Jazz officials say formal buyout talks have not progressed and the club plans for Love to join teammates at the end of the month. The 37-year-old forward carries an expiring $4.15 million contract and has been described by evaluators as offering championship experience, professionalism and mentorship for a younger core, as well as a potential salary-matching piece in future trades.

Utah currently holds 16 standard contracts, one over the NBA roster limit, and must make at least one cut before the regular season. The...