NIKOLA JOVIC NEWS

Enters starting lineup Jovic will start Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact With Jimmy Butler beginning his seven-game suspension, Terry Rozier and Jovic will enter the starting lineup, shifting Duncan Robinson to the second unit. Jovic has played well in three straight games and is someone for fantasy managers to watch closely -- he averaged 11.3 points, 5.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in that span.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high with 18 points Jovic (ankle) provided 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and six assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 104-100 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Jovic was able to play through an ankle injury to match a season high with both his 18 points and seven rebounds Sunday, stepping up off the bench for the Heat in the absence of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler (illness). Over his last seven games, Jovic is averaging 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.7 threes in 24.2 minutes. The 21-year-old big man would be worth a look in deep fantasy leagues as a decent streaming option if Butler remains sidelined for Wednesday's clash with the Pelicans.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Jovic (ankle) will play during Sunday's game against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic suffered a left ankle sprain during Thursday's game against the Magic, but he will be able to play through it Sunday. Over his last five appearances Jovic is averaging 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.4 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday Jovic (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Jovic sustained the left ankle sprain during Thursday's loss to the Magic, though he was able to play in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. The 21-year-old has appeared in five consecutive outings for the Heat (one start), during which he has averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Atlanta Jovic (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Jovic has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 21-year-old big man is averaging 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Jovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Jovic entered Thursday's game against the Magic on the injury report due to a left ankle sprain. He was able to play through the issue across the first three quarters of the game, but he aggravated the injury in the fourth frame and is now in danger of missing his 10th game of the regular season. Jovic's absence Saturday, paired with Jimmy Butler (conditioning) and Josh Richardson (heel) both being ruled out, would mean more playing time for Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith, Pelle Larsson and Alec Burks.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Jovic went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Magic due to right lower leg injury, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Jovic appeared to land awkwardly on his right leg and went to the locker room with just over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to be evaluated further. He'll be considered questionable to return until more information surfaces.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in loss Jovic ended Monday's 110-95 victory over the Nets with 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 32 minutes.

Impact Miami was missing both Jimmy Butler (illness) and Terry Rozier (knee), although both are day-to-day. Jovic responded with a season-high 18 points, giving the coaching staff something to think about after being out of the rotation for most of the season. Jovic is someone to monitor in fantasy with all the rumors swirling around Butler's future.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Monday Jovic is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic got the start in the 121-114 loss to the Magic, tallying four points and a rebound across 19 minutes. He's averaging 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Jovic is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Jovic will move to the starting lineup since Miami will be without Jimmy Butler (illness). Jovic, who will be making his first start since Nov. 8, will be in the first unit alongside Dru Smith, Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Jovic is averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game as a starter this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 19 minutes in return Jovic (ankle) logged 19 minutes and finished with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one rebound in Friday's 104-97 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Jovic was back in action after missing the Heat's previous game Monday versus the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain. The third-year big man had been outside of the rotation in recent contests before suffering the injury, but the Heat opened up some playing time for him Friday as a backup center, with Kevin Love logging just three minutes in the loss. It's unclear if Jovic will be a regular part of the rotation moving forward, however, as head coach Erik Spoelstra may have prioritized Jovic ahead of Love on Friday for matchup-related reasons.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday vs. OKC Jovic (ankle) is available for Friday's matchup against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will suit up after missing Monday's loss to Detroit due to a left ankle sprain. The 21-year-old has been an inconsistent part of Miami's rotation of late, and he has logged three DNP-CD's over the Heat's last five outings.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Jovic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic returned to practice Thursday after missing Miami's most recent contest due to a left ankle sprain. However, even when available, Jovic has been an inconsistent part of the Heat's rotation.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Thursday Jovic (ankle) participated in Thursday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic missed Miami's previous contest due to a left ankle sprain. However, Jovic's return to practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Oklahoma City.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Jovic, Pelle Larsson (ankle) and Josh Richardson (heel) won't travel with the team to Detroit, and their next chance to suit up will come against the Thunder on Friday at home. Jovic had completely fallen out of Miami's rotation before logging 24 minutes against the Raptors on Thursday, when he suffered the ankle injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Jovic sprained his left ankle during Saturday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic had completely fallen out of Miami's rotation before logging 24 minutes in the team's most recent outing. However, Jovic's ankle injury now puts his status for Monday's matchup with Detroit in doubt.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient off bench Thursday Jovic accumulated 14 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-104 victory over Toronto.

Impact Jovic lost his starting role in the frontcourt to Haywood Highsmith, and he hasn't started a game since Nov. 8. However, Jovic made his presence felt in this one, and he came just one point shy of tying his season-high scoring output in his return from an eight-game absence due to both injuries and DNP-CD tags. A strong showing like Thursday's is the best way to show he can remain valuable in Erik Spoelstra's rotation, but he's not going to have a lot of fantasy upside as a bench option with an inconsistent role.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Wednesday Jovic (ankle) will play Wednesday versus the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic returns from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, joining Jimmy Butler (knee) and Kevin Love (back spasms) in gaining clearance Wednesday. Jovic has seen volatile playing time since being removed from the starting lineup Nov.8.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Jovic (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Jovic missed the past two games for Miami, but has a shot at returning Wednesday. However, he hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation in recent outings.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Phoenix, but he'd fallen out of the rotation before his absence.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Jovic (ankle) won't play Monday against the Celtics.

Impact Jovic will be sidelined for a second straight game, but this won't impact many fantasy leagues -- Jovic has been outside of the rotation when healthy for the Heat.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Jovic has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After seeing the court in first 14 games of the season, Jovic was a DNP the last three games. It is unclear if this ankle injury had anything to do with it. When healthy, he is averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.0 triples across 18.2 minutes per game. His next opportunity to suit up will be Monday versus the Celtics.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Indiana Jovic (nose) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Despite breaking nose in Miami's most recent outing, Jovic is expected to play with a protective mask against Indiana. Across his 10 appearances so far this season, Jovic is averaging 8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play with mask The Heat are expecting a protective mask to arrive in time to allow Jovic (nose) to play in Friday's game versus the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports...

Impact Jovic had to leave Tuesday's game versus the Pistons early due to a broken nose. However, it appears that Miami expects the 21-year-old big man to be able to suit up against Indiana.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Tuesday Jovic suffered a reduced septum during Tuesday's game against the Pistons and will not return.

Impact The forward collided with Malik Beasley in the first quarter before heading back to the locker room, and the Heat have ruled him out for the remainder of the game due to the nose injury. With Jovic out, Jaime Jaquez, Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson are candidates for an increased role.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE