CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After Kevin Love's visit with Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City on Wednesday, there is still no timeline for Love's return even though he has been cleared for selected on-court basketball activities.

Love underwent surgery to remove cartilage and drain fluid from the base of the big toe on his left foot on Nov. 2. At that time, the Cavs said he would be re-evaluated after about six weeks.

That follow-up consultation went well and Love continues to make progress. The power forward, who recently began shooting on the court, will now be able to ramp up therapy, strength and conditioning and basketball activities.

The Cavs want to see how his foot responds to increased activity before they determine when Love can officially return.

Love has told The Athletic that mid-January is his target. League sources would not say whether Love's timeline is still realistic after the latest report from doctors.

Love originally sustained the injury in the preseason opener against the Boston Celtics. He gutted through the first four games of the regular season before getting shut down and opting for the surgery.

"We haven't had him all year," head coach Larry Drew said Thursday afternoon. "Let's face it, he's our main guy. He's our go-to guy. He's the guy we're going to put the ball in his hands at the end of the game. ... He can step up to the 3-point line. You can post him. He gets to the foul line. We haven't had that all year.

"Hopefully it will be sooner than later."