NIKOLA JOVIC NEWS

Remains out Friday Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Jovic hasn't suited up since Dec. 26 due to a lower-back stress reaction, and the Heat indicated in early January that the 19-year-old is facing a long-term absence. He'll be unavailable for the team's first game after the All-Star break, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out through break Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra intimated Saturday that Jovic (back) will remain sidelined through the All-Star break, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Prior to Saturday's 107-103 overtime win over the Magic, Spoelstra said that of the Heat's injured players, Victor Oladipo (ankle) was the only candidate to return for either of Miami's final two games before the break, so Jovic appears safe to rule out for Monday's matchup with the Nuggets and Wednesday's contest in Brooklyn. Jovic has been sidelined since late December with a lower-back stress reaction and is unlikely to be included in Spoelstra's rotation whenever he returns to full health.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat: Nikola Jovic to miss 4 weeks due to back injury Jovic has made 15 appearances with the Heat, including eight starts, averaging 5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Miami Heat Rookie Nikola Jovic Out At Least A Month Jovic is dealing with back issues this season

JANUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set to miss a month Jovic (back) will miss another four weeks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic hasn't played since logging 19 minutes and posting nine points, three rebounds and one block against the Timberwolves on Dec. 26 due to a lingering back injury. The Heat officially announced Tuesday that the forward will miss at least the next month and will then be re-evaluated.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Denver Jovic is probable to play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets due to lower back spasms, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic didn't play in Wednesday's game, despite being available. The rookie big man seems to have lost his space in the rotation to Orlando Robinson, although Miami has been opting to go small in their bench units as of late.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Jovic (back) is available to play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Jovic should move back to the bench with Bam Adebayo available. The rookie big man will likely compete with Orlando Robinson for backup frontcourt minutes with Dewayne Dedmon (foot) out.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Wednesday Jovic is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to back spasms, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, as he's apparently dealing with a back issue a few hours before tipoff. He started Monday against the Timberwolves and logged nine points, three rebounds and a block in 19 minutes.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting unit Monday Jovic is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Jovic gets the starting nod in a depleted frontcourt for the Heat, as Bam Adebayo (illness), Dewayne Dedmon (foot), Jimmy Butler (ankle) and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) are all out. Jovic has made seven previous starts this season and is averaging 8.4 points with 3.6 rebounds per game in those outings.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Jovic isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.

Impact Jovic will be replaced by Haywood Highsmith in the starting five Tuesday. The former is averaging 2.8 points and 0.6 rebounds in 6.8 minutes across five games off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Jovic will join the starting lineup for Saturday's affair with the Spurs.

Impact Jovic will receive the starting nod Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) out for the contest. In six starts this season, he has averaged 9.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game making him an intriguing streaming option in deeper leagues.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared Saturday Jovic (back) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Jovic, along with every other Miami player, landed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game. With Bam Adebayo (ankle) also getting cleared, it looks like Jovic will be in line for a reserve role.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday Jovic (back) is probable for Saturday's game at San Antonio.

Impact Jovic joins every other player on the team on the injury report. How much he plays will be partially determined by how the report shakes out before tipoff.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Thursday Jovic (back) is available Thursday against Houston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After spending some time with the team's G League affiliate, Miami recalled Jovic hoping to have him available for Thursday. Since rejoining the Heat, Jovic has been dealing with back spasms and was initially downgraded to questionable. The 2022 first-round pick could see an uptick in minutes barring any setbacks, as the Heat have several players ruled inactive Thursday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Jovic is questionable for Thursday's game at Houston due to back spasms.

Impact Jovic was recalled from the G League with hopes he could be available Thursday, but now he's an addition to the Heat's extensive 12-man injury report. There's still a chance he's available, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the rotation if that's the case. In his 11 appearances, he's averaged 6.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat Rookie Nikola Jovic Inks Endorsement Deal With Adidas Jovic signs his first endorsement as a professional

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miami Heat Rookie Nikola Jovic Inks Endorsement Deal With Adidas Jovic signs his first endorsement as a professional

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Likely available Thursday Jovic is rejoining the Heat in Houston and will likely be available for the evening's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Jovic had been with the team's G League affiliate, but the club has decided to call on him to join the team along with Jamal Cain, likely to provide additional rotational depth. Jovic's recall from the G League could signal that multiple Heat absences are expected.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Explains What He Wants Nikola Jovic To Learn From G League Experience Spoelstra says Jovic is going to have to earn his keep the rest of the season

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miami Heat Send Rookie Nikola Jovic To G League Jovic is set to make another appearance with affiliate in Sioux Falls

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sent to G League Jovic was assigned to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic saw a starting role for Miami over six games in November, but he's split time between the G League and the parent club in early December. The 19-year-old hasn't seen much run in the NBA recently, but his move to the G League should allow him to see more playing time.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Clippers Jovic (foot) is available Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact After being listed as probable, Jovic will be able to suit up once again despite his plantar fasciitis. He logged five points and a rebound in nine minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Tries To Recruit Nikola Jovic To Root For Brazil In World Cup Butler, a Brazil fan, said there’s room for Jovic on the fan bandwagon

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to play Thursday Jovic (foot) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic was available off the bench for the Heat in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons after missing the previous four games due to right foot plantar fasciitis and a stint in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. With Dewayne Dedmon (foot) questionable, Jokic could be in store for backup center minutes Thursday.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic and Dru Smith Available Tonight Against Memphis Grizzlies Jovic and Smith could both play tonight against Memphis

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM