Kasparas Jakucionis News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Back to bench Jakucionis is moving to the bench for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Jakucionis made a strong impression in his first career start Friday against the Celtics, finishing with 17 points (5-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes. However, Davion Mitchell (ankle) is returning to the lineup, so it will be interesting to see just how involved the rookie is Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kasparas Jakucionis is already making the Heat look like geniuses With the Miami Heat ravaged by injuries, Kasparas Jakucionis made the most of his opportunity to flex his potential.

4 DAYS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Scores 17 points in first NBA start Jakucionis tallied 17 points (5-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during the Heat's 129-116 win over the Celtics on Friday.

Impact Jakucionis made his first NBA start Friday due to the absences of Davion Mitchell (ankle) and Tyler Herro (toe). Jakucionis took advantage of the opportunity, showing activity on the glass (five of his six rebounds came on the offensive side of the floor) while doing most of his scoring damage from beyond the arc. He was also the only Miami starter to finish with a positive point differential (plus-3). Jakucionis could remain in the starting lineup against the Knicks on Sunday if Mitchell is unable to play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting in first NBA game Friday Jakucionis is in the Heat's starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder has appeared in just two regular-season games for the Heat while spending most of the season either shelved due to a groin injury or in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. However, Jakucionis will make his first career NBA start Friday due to the absences of Davion Mitchell (ankle) and Tyler Herro (toe) while Dru Smith comes off the bench. In the G League, Jakucionis is averaging 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 2.5 steals over 26.8 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Monday Jakucionis (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Jakucionis will be available for this matchup, but that doesn't mean he'll play. The rookie has made just one appearance this season, so he should carry minimal fantasy upside across all formats.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Jakucionis is probable to play Monday versus the Raptors due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Jakucionis should be available for Monday's game, but that doesn't mean he'll play. He's made only one brief appearance for the Heat this season, which lasted one minute, and he missed both of his shot attempts.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to G League Jakucionis was assigned to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Thursday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jakucionis was recalled to the NBA club Monday and saw one minute of action against the Clippers, logging one steal and hoisting up a pair of shots during his brief stint. He'll return to the G League where he'll presumably see more opportunities to stay sharp.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to G League Jakucionis was returned to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jakucionis was brought up to the NBA club for Monday's matchup with the Mavs, but he failed to see the court. He'll go back down to the G League to ensure he continues to get reps.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Miami recalled Jakucionis from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Monday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Heat are expected to be very thin Monday despite the expected return of Tyler Herro (foot), so Jakucionis has a chance to see his first minutes at the NBA level.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday The Heat recalled Jakucionis from the G League's Sioux Fall Skyforce on Saturday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's regret in drafting Kasparas Jakucionis grows as Hugo Gonzalez impresses The Miami Heat picked Kasparas Jakucionis eight slots ahead of Boston Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez.

NOVEMBER 17 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Miami Heat rookie can run a team while waiting turn Kasparas Jakucionis's time with come in the NBA, but right now there are signs Tyler Herro is returning

NOVEMBER 15 • THESTATE.COM

Assigned to G League Miami assigned Jakucionis to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday.

Impact Jakucionis has yet to make an appearance at the NBA level because he's comfortably behind Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith for the time being.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heat-Nuggets Injury Report: Rookie Now Available To Play Against Old Foe The Miami Heat have made it known that rookie Kasparas Jakucionis will be available for tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets. Also: sta...

NOVEMBER 6 • THESTATE.COM

Available Wednesday Jakucionis (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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. It'll be his NBA debut if he gets into the game. With Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith seemingly ahead of him on the depth chart, Jakucionis is not guaranteed a spot in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie may finally be ready to play for Miami Heat Earlier today, it was announced that Miami Heat first round pick Kasparas Jakucionis has been upgraded in the injury report to questionable...

NOVEMBER 5 • THESTATE.COM

Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis receives positive injury update ahead of next game Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis appears to be close to returning from a groin strain that has prevented him from suiting up to begin the se...

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Anthony Chiang: Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis … Anthony Chiang: Heat rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis …

NOVEMBER 5 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Listed as questionable Jakucionis (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes home win streak into matchup with Miami

Denver looks to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory over Miami

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Out again Monday Jakucionis (groin) is out again for Monday's game against the Clippers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jakucionis has yet to make his season debut due to a right groin strain and the rookie remains without a timetable for a return.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. LAL Jakucionis has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Jakucionis has yet to make his season debut due to a right groin strain. The rookie first-round pick's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Clippers.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Miami visits Los Angeles after Doncic's 44-point showing

Los Angeles faces the Miami Heat after Luka Dončić scored 44 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Wembanyama leads Spurs to their first 5-0 start with 27 points and 18 rebounds in win over the Heat

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the M...

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Jakucionis (groin) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The rookie guard's season debut will have to wait at least one more contest. His next chance to play comes Sunday in Los Angeles against the Lakers. In the meantime, Dru Smith should hang on to a spot in the Miami rotation.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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