The Heat recalled Jakucionis from the G League's Sioux Fall Skyforce on Saturday.
Jakucionis rejoined the parent club Saturday after appearing in four G League contests during the week. The 2025 first-round pick started all four games and scored in double figures each time, though he shot only 38.5 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from three. Jakucionis began the season dealing with a groin injury and has yet to make his NBA debut, remaining behind Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith in the Heat's healthy point-guard rotation.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Heads to G League
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Miami assigned Jakucionis to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday.
The rookie first-round pick has yet to make an appearance at the NBA level and is comfortably behind Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith on the depth chart at point guard. Jakucionis will get the chance to see his first extended minutes of the season for Sioux Falls in Sunday's game against the Windy City Bulls.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Available, unlikely to see minutes
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Jakucionis (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis has been dealing with a right groin issue since the preseason, but for the first time this season, the rookie will be in uniform. However, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Erik Spoelstra said pregame that Jakucionis isn't expected to see the floor. Jakucionis is buried on the depth chart, with point guards like Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith ahead of him.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Listed as questionable
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Jakucionis (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.
A right groin strain has plagued Jakucionis since training camp, though the questionable designation is an upgrade on his prior statuses. If the Heat give him the green light, the rookie guard would likely be competing with Dru Smith for reserve minutes.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Won't debut Tuesday
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Jakucionis (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Jakucionis has yet to make his regular-season debut while dealing with a lingering groin injury. The Illinois rookie is projected to serve as a key reserve and the primary backup point guard to Davion Mitchell once healthy, but for now, Dru Smith will handle those duties. Jakucionis' next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against the Spurs.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Sits out practice
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Jakucionis (groin) did not practice Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis has yet to make his rookie debut this season, and it sounds like he's questionable at best for Tuesday's game against the Hornets. Dru Smith will likely continue to absorb the backup point guard minutes in the meantime.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Remains out for Sunday
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Jakucionis (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jakucionis has yet to make his rookie debut during the 2025-26 campaign. He'll miss a third straight game due to a groin issue. The next chance for him to suit up will be Tuesday against the Hornets.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Won't play Wednesday
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Jakucionis (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jakucionis has yet to return to practice since missing the final two preseason games for Miami. He did flash some promise in his limited preseason action, but he'll have to wait to make his debut. With Davion Mitchell expected to start at point guard, Dru Smith and Terry Rozier could be in the mix for some backup point guard minutes.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Doesn't practice Sunday
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Jakucionis (groin) did not practice Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jakucionis was held out of Sunday's practice after missing the Heat's final two preseason games. The rookie is dealing with a groin injury that hasn't been fully detailed, leaving his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic uncertain.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Out with groin injury
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Jakucionis won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a groin injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis will sit out the preseason finale, and this will be his second straight absence after he also missed Monday's game against the Hawks. Right now, his status for Wednesday's season opener against the Magic is up in the air, which is far from ideal given how depleted the Heat are in terms of backcourt depth.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Out Monday
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Jakucionis (hip) won't play in Monday's exhibition game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The rookie guard left Sunday's preseason game against Orlando with right hip soreness and continues to experience the issue. Jakucionis can be labeled day-to-day before Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Available Wednesday
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Jakucionis (wrist) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After missing Monday's preseason game against the Bucks and then returning to practice Tuesday, Jakucionis will be available Wednesday to make his rookie debut in the preseason. The Illinois product played in three games during the Las Vegas Summer League for Miami, averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Practices Tuesday
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Jakucionis (wrist) participated in practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jakucionis didn't play during Monday's preseason game against the Bucks due to his wrist injury. He appears to be trending in the right direction after getting in some work during Tuesday's practice. The next chance for him to suit up and play will be Wednesday against the Spurs.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Remains out vs. Milwaukee
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Jakucionis (wrist) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis has yet to make his preseason debut due to a sprained left wrist. The rookie first-rounder remains day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Spurs. In his absence, it's possible Keshad Johnson will see more playing time.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Won't suit up Saturday
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Jakucionis (wrist) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jakucionis missed the last two practices due to a sprained left wrist. An MRI came back negative, and it sounds like he'll be day-to-day going forward. His status for Monday's game against the Bucks is currently in the air.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Won't play Friday
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Jakucionis (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jakucionis' time in the Las Vegas Summer League has come to an end. The Illinois product had some strong performances, and in his previous outing, he finished with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block against the Pistons.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Suiting up Thursday
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Jakucionis is available and starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Pistons.
After sitting out Monday's 100-96 win over the Celtics, Jakucionis is good to go for Thursday's exhibition contest. The rookie first-rounder should play a fairly significant role against Detroit, having averaged 8.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 23.7 minutes per game across five Summer League outings.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Doesn't see floor
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Jakucionis (undisclosed) did not see the floor in Monday's 100-96 Summer League win over the Celtics.
Although Jakucionis was available to play according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, he was held out for unknown reasons. He already has five appearances in the Summer League, so the team may be shutting him down early for rest purposes.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Summer League struggles continue
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Jukucionis had five points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 93-79 Summer League win over the Warriors.
Jakucionis has experienced shooting woes through three Summer League appearances, shooting just 1-for-15 from the field. During that span, he has averaged 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 21.9 minutes per game. The No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jakucionis has shot 0-for-11 from three-point range in Summer League play. He shot 31.8 percent from beyond the arc in his lone season at Illinois and will look to continue developing his perimeter game at the NBA level.
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Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis: Another lackluster SL outing
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Jakucionis recorded four points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three steals, two assists and a rebound in 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-83 Summer League loss to the Lakers.
Jakucionis has had a slow start at the California Classic Summer League, logging a total of seven points through two outings. Much of his volume to this point has come from beyond the arc, where he is yet to make a shot in seven attempts. The 20th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will look to bounce back Tuesday against the Warriors.
