NIKOLA JOVIC NEWS

Nikola Jovic leads undermanned Heat past Bucks Nikola Jovic set career highs with five 3-pointers and 24 points as the short-handed Miami Heat led wire to wire in a 123-97 win over the ho...

FEBRUARY 14 • SACBEE.COM

Nikola Jovic leads undermanned Heat past Bucks Nikola Jovic set career highs with five 3-pointers and 24 points as the short-handed Miami Heat led wire to wire in a 123-97 win over the ho...

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler Nikola Jovic scored a career-high 24 points, Bam Adebayo had his second triple-double of the season and the Miami Heat rolled to a 123-97 vi...

FEBRUARY 14 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gets starting nod Jovic is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Jovic will replace Jaime Jaquez in the starting lineup Tuesday with Jimmy Butler (personal) out. Jovic is averaging 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.6 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Jovic won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Wednesday's contest will snap a streak of 10 straight starts for Jovic. However, the move was to be expected considering he had only played 15 minutes in each of Miami's last two games. Haywood Highsmith will replace him in the first unit, and it's unclear how large of a role, if any, Jovic will have as a reserve.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes solid stat line Jovic finished with six points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 21 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Jovic remained in the starting lineup and saw 20-plus minutes for the third straight game while the Heat remained without Jimmy Butler (toe) and Caleb Martin (ankle). The second-year player made up for the inefficient shooting by contributing elsewhere across the box score, but he's still best viewed as a streaming option for deeper leagues even while he's seeing steady playing time. As soon as one of Butler or Martin returns to action, Jovic will likely be the odd man out of the starting five and could see his minutes get cut significantly.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

A Heat youth movement? Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic stand out on the same night Heat first-round picks Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic are at two different stages of the developmental process. But they both stood out i...

JANUARY 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Joining first unit Jovic will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic will make his third start of the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday with the Heat down Jimmy Butler (foot), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (concussion). In his other two starts, Jovic averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 15.5 minutes.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back with reserves Jovic is coming off the bench Monday against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic drew a rare opportunity to start Saturday against the Jazz, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday with the Heat electing to grant Jamal Cain his first NBA start. Jovic has struggled to see consistent opportunities this year, but he could see an uptick in playing time in LA as Miami continues to deal with multiple injuries to key players.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Earns chance with starting five Jovic is starting Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Jovic will draw his second start of the 2023-24 campaign after a solid showing (11 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 20 minutes) Thursday against the Warriors. He should see ample opportunities Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) ruled out.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Heat recalled Jovic from the Sioux Falls Skycorce of the G League on Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will return to the Heat after spending the last few games with the Skyforce in the G League. With Bam Adebayo (hip) out, Jovic will have a chance to crack Miami's rotation.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Jovic was recalled to from the G League Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel report.

Impact With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, Miami could use some depth in its frontcourt for Saturday's game in Brooklyn. It remains to be seen what type of run the young big man will see, but he will be competing for time at center with Thomas Bryant and Kevin Love.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Jovic (illness) is active Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Jovic will return after a four-game absence. He has only appeared in two games for Miami thus far and it's unclear how large of a role he will step into off the bat.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Atlanta Jovic (illness) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Jovic is expected to return to action Saturday after missing the last two contests with a non-COVID illness. However, the 20-year-old big man is unlikely to receive extended playing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out Wednesday Jovic (illness) will not play Wednesday against Memphis, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will miss his fourth straight game. His next opportunity to return will be Saturday against Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Jovic (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic hasn't been part of Miami's rotation recently but will be unable to suit up Monday. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Monday Jovic is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic drew a start against Minnesota on Oct. 28 but has been on the fringes of Miami's rotation over three games since then. While he was a late addition to Monday's injury report, his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled back to bench Jovic isn't starting Monday's game against Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic drew the start at power forward Saturday against the Timberwolves, but he'll revert to a bench role now that the Heat have Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love back in action. Jovic failed to see any playing time in his first two contests of the season before drawing Saturday's start, but he could see a handful of minutes Monday with Bam Adebayo (hip) out of action.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 rebounds in loss Jovic notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Saturday's 106-90 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Jovic got the start at power forward since the Heat were without Jimmy Butler (rest) and Kevin Love (shoulder), and he delivered a strong outing on both ends of the court, though his 11-rebound haul certainly stood out. Barring a surprising development, Jovic should head back to the bench when the Heat take on the Bucks on Monday.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Jovic is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Jovic is set to make his season debut for the Heat, and he gets the nod due to the absence of players such as Jimmy Butler (rest) and Kevin Love (shoulder). He's not expected to play a prominent role on offense despite the probable uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures off bench Jovic posted 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 FT, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Friday's 110-104 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact Jovic led the Heat in minutes Friday despite coming off the bench. While he struggled with his outside shot, he was able to convert on four of his five two-point attempts. Jovic is expected to compete for a depth role in the frontcourt this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Jovic (knee/hip) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic has dealt with knee and hip injuries during training camp, but he'll be good to go for Miami's penultimate exhibition. The second-year forward impressed during Summer League and will look to leave his mark again over the Heat's final two preseason contests, but it's unclear if he'll have a major role to start the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Jovic (knee/hip) returned to practice on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact While there are no official injury reports in preseason, this is obviously a good sign. Miami has two preseason games remaining, including one on Wednesday against the Nets.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Jovic (knee/hip) returned to practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact While there are no official injury reports in preseason, this is obviously a good sign. Miami has two preseason games remaining, including Wednesday night against the Nets.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Jovic (knee/hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic had been dealing with a knee contusion, but he's now being listed with a hip injury. The severity of both issues remains unclear, but there hasn't been any indication that he's in danger of missing the start of the regular season. Following Sunday's contest, Miami has two preseason games remaining before it opens the regular season against the Pistons on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE