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Top Nikola Jovic News
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Will play Thursday
Jovic (hip) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Norman Powell (groin) set to hit the sidelines Thursday evening, Jovic could see a bump in minutes and shot opportunities, so he's someone to consider deploying in daily fantasy leagues.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Upgraded to probable Thursday
Jovic (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's matchup with San Antonio.
Jovic suffered a hip contusion Tuesday against Charlotte, but his probable tag suggests he will play through it. He will continue to play behind Kel'el Ware as the backup big man. Jovic is averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.0 threes made on 48.3 percent from the field and 90 percent from the free-throw line through four games (one start) this season.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Questionable for Thursday
Jovic (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jovic is tending to a hip contusion in the aftermath of Tuesday's 144-117 win over Charlotte. The Heat would likely put more playing time on the plate of Kel'el Ware if Jovic has to sit out Thursday, and Simone Fontecchio could have a longer leash from the bench in this case.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Sees 22 minutes in win
Jovic produced 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 victory over Charlotte.
Pegged as a breakout candidate prior to Opening Night, Jovic has been a little underwhelming to open the season with the Heat opting to roll with a bigger lineup featuring Kel'el Ware next to Bam Adebayo. Through four regular-season contests, Jovic is averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. He does have some room to grow and is still on pace to return 10th-round value in nine-category formats.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Scores 20 points off bench
Jovic ended with 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 146-114 win over Memphis.
Jovic shifted to the bench, making way for Kel'el Ware, who was elevated to starting center. Despite the move, Jovic delivered an encouraging performance, ending as one of two Heat players to score at least 20 points. It appears as though the starting lineup could change depending on the matchup, with Jovic and Ware likely to be the interchangeable pieces. With that said, he should be rostered in most leagues, given his playing time should be relatively consistent.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Bench role Friday
Jovic will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jovic was in the starting lineup for the season opener against the Magic. However, he'll retreat to the bench in favor of Kel'el Ware for this matchup in Memphis.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: With first unit Wednesday
Jovic will start Wednesday's season opener against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jovic will get the Opening Night opportunity in the first unit over Kel'el Ware. It remains to be seen if the move will stick moving forward. Over 10 outings as a starter last regular season, Jovic averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Available for Wednesday
Jovic (back) is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic.
Jovic has recovered from back pain, and he'll be a candidate to start if Kel'el Ware (ankle) ends up being downgraded to out. Over 10 outings as a starter last regular season, Jovic averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Ruled out Friday
Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against Memphis, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jovic is still dealing with lower back pain and will miss his third consecutive preseason game. The 22-year-old was a full participant in Thursday's practice, but his status will still be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Goes through practice
Jovic (back) practiced in full Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jovic is dealing with lower back pain and missed the past two exhibition games for Miami. However, the team was being overly cautious with the forward after a long summer at EuroBasket. Jovic appears likely to open the season as a starter in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Won't play Sunday
Jovic (back) will not play in Sunday's game against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jovic is dealing with lower back pain and will not travel with the team. The Heat also play Monday in Atlanta, and it's unlikely Jovic will be available for that one. With a strong preseason under his belt, Jovic may have done enough to win a starting role.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Dishes out seven assists in defeat
Jovic supplied nine points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Jovic struggled from beyond the arc in his second preseason start, though he still stuffed the stat sheet and led all players in assists. The 22-year-old forward also matched the game high in steals. He'll continue competing with Kel'el Ware this preseason for a starting spot alongside Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Chips in 10 points in start
Jovic recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 12 minutes in Saturday's 126-118 preseason loss to the Magic.
Jovic got the starting nod in Miami's preseason opener, while Kel'el Ware came off the bench. The battle for the starting spot next to Bam Adebayo will be one to watch as the preseason progresses. Jovic signed a four-year, $62.4 million extension Wednesday after appearing in just 46 regular-season games (10 starts) last season due largely to a fractured right hand. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 25.1 minutes per game in 2024-25.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Starting in preseason opener
Jovic will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Fresh off signing a four-year, $62.4 million extension with the Heat on Wednesday, Jovic will get the starting nod over Kel'el Ware in the team's preseason opener. Jovic appeared in 46 regular-season games (10 starts) due largely to a fractured right hand in the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 25.1 minutes per game.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Extended by Miami
Jovic signed a four-year, $62.4 million rookie extension with Miami on Wednesday, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Jovic has seen his role grow with the Heat each season since being selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. The 22-year-old averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 25.1 minutes per game during the 2024-25 regular season. He returned from a hand injury for the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs and scored in double figures in two of four games against the Cavaliers. Entering his fourth NBA season, Jovic figures to be a key bench contributor for Miami, serving as the third big behind Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Scores team-high 24 points
Jovic logged 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Jovic was the only positive on a night the Heat would rather forget. Jovic put together an encouraging season, but given the Heat's roster could be headed for change, it's unclear what his role will look like moving forward.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Plays well in loss
Jovic notched 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After logging a single scoreless minute in Game 1, Miami made some rotation tweaks in Game 2 in what was a much tighter affair. Jovic played key minutes down the stretch at the expense of Andrew Wiggins, and it's likely that he could see a similar role going forward with the series shifting back to Miami.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Available for Friday
Jovic (hand) is available for Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jovic has been out of action since Feb. 23 due to a fractured right hand. His improved health is a positive development, although the 21-year-old isn't guaranteed to see any minutes Friday with the Heat's primary rotation intact.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Upgraded to probable
Jovic (hand) is listed as probable for Friday's Play-In Game versus the Hawks.
Jovic hasn't played since Feb. 23 due to a fractured right hand but is nearing a return to action. However, Coach Eric Spoelstra said that Jovic is unlikely to receive any playing time against Atlanta, even if he's in uniform, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Leicester, EN |
| Age: 22 |
| Experience: 3 |