Jovic recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over four minutes during the Heat's 123-122 loss to the Rockets on Saturday.
The four-minute appearance was Jovic's first since Feb. 20. He missed 11 straight games due to a back injury but didn't play in coach's decision in the Heat's two games prior to Saturday's contest. All of Jovic's runtime against Houston came in the second quarter, and the fourth-year big man doesn't seem to have a clear path to consistent playing time, even while Miami had multiple key players Saturday due to injury.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Good to go Tuesday
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Jovic (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.
After nearly a month on the shelf, Jovic is set to return to the lineup. Bam Adebayo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday, so there are some minutes up for grabs in Miami.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Probable for Tuesday
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Jovic (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Jovic is on the verge of ending nearly a month-long absence due to lower-back injury management. With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, Jovic could play a minor role off the bench in his expected return.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Won't play Thursday
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Jovic (back) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.
Jovic continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's still not close to returning. With no timetable or updates on his progress from the Heat, Jovic should be considered week-to-week.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Jovic (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
The Heat continue to keep Jovic from playing due to lower-back injury management. The fourth-year forward holds no definitive timetable for a return to the floor and can be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks until Miami offers an update.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Out again for Friday
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Jovic (back) is out for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Jovic will be sidelined for a seventh straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the Pistons.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Won't play Tuesday
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Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Jovic will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a lower-back injury. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see a slight uptick in opportunities in his absence. Jovic's next chance to return will come Thursday in a rematch against the Nets.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Not playing Saturday
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Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
The fourth-year pro's absence will extend to four games as he continues to recover from a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nets. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see more opportunities for playing time for as long as Jovic is out of action.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Ruled out for Thursday
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Jovic (back) won't play Thursday in Philadelphia.
Jovic is set to miss his third straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered highly questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Rockets. Pelle Larsson will continue to pick up the slack in Jovic's absence.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Won't play Tuesday
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Jovic (back) will not play Tuesday against the Bucks.
No surprise here, as Jovic was previously considered doubtful. With Jovic out for a second straight game, Pelle Larsson could see a small uptick in minutes.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Ruled out Saturday
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Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Memphis, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jovic is dealing with lower-back tightness and will miss just his second outing since Dec. 26. With the 22-year-old big man unavailable, Kel'el Ware and Simone Fontecchio are candidates see a slight bump in playing time.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Iffy against Atlanta
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Jovic (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Jovic is in jeopardy of missing his second straight game. Kel'el Ware put up a solid showing Sunday against Chicago, and he could get another extended look if the Heat end up being shorthanded again.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Jovic is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to a right hip impingement.
Jovic likely picked up the injury during Saturday's 125-118 loss to Chicago, when he played 15 minutes and logged two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal. Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez and Kel'el Ware should see a bump in playing time Sunday, assuming Jovic is ruled out.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Pops for 23 off bench
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Jovic contributed 23 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 147-116 victory over the Jazz.
The fourth-year big hadn't scored more than eight points in any of the prior six games, but Jovic got some extra run in the rout and took advantage. He's finding a bit of a rhythm from long distance, going 6-for-18 on three-point attempts over the last three contests, but Jovic will need to show more overall consistency to get onto the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Dealing with illness
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Jovic (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Jovic is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest. If he's unable to play, then Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson would be in line for more minutes off the bench. In eight games since Jan. 1, Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 20.9 minutes per game.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Upgraded to available
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Jovic (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
The Heat are giving Jovic the green light to play through right knee soreness Thursday. The forward played just six minutes in Tuesday's win over the Suns, though the absence of Jaime Jaquez (elbow) does free up some playing time in the Miami frontcourt.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Jovic (groin) will play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Jovic will shake off a probable tag to suit up in this contest. Over his last three games, the forward is averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Probable for Tuesday
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Jovic is probable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with a left groin contusion.
Jovic was able to play through this same issue Sunday against the Pelicans, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 26 minutes. Miami could get Tyler Herro (toe) back in the mix Tuesday, though Jovic could remain heavily involved with Jaime Jaquez (ankle) already ruled out.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Available to play
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Jovic (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Jovic will power through the groin issue, and with both Tyler Herro (toe) and Jaime Jaquez (ankle) missing in action, Jovic should see quality minutes in the rotation. Over the past five games, Jovic has averaged 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 triples per contest.
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Heat's Nikola Jovic: Nursing groin injury
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Jovic (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Jovic was able to shake off a right elbow injury to play Saturday against the Timberwolves, when he logged 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes. Jaime Jaquez (ankle), is listed as doubtful, so if he and Jovic cannot play Sunday, then Simone Fontecchio would be in line for a sizable increase in minutes off the bench.
