Kasparas Jakucionis News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Left out of rotation Friday Jakucionis (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Heat's 98-96 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After playing in each of Miami's last 12 games while averaging 4.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 19.3 minutes per contest, Jakucionis found himself outside of the rotation as the Heat welcomed Norman Powell (personal) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) back from three- and one-game absences, respectively. Though Jakucionis is a superior playmaker to Dru Smith, the Heat appear to place more value in what Smith brings to the table defensively as the backup point guard on the second unit. With Davion Mitchell back to full health and Tyler Herro (ribs) perhaps returning at some point later this month, Jakucionis may not have a path to regular playing time now that Miami is inching closer to full strength.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Jakucionis is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Jakucionis had started the Heat's previous six games but will slide back to the bench with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) returning to the lineup. The rookie has come off the bench in 16 of his 24 appearances this season, averaging 3.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.6 minutes per contest as a reserve.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Jakucionis (face) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Jakucionis will shake off his questionable tag due to a facial contusion and suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The rookie first-rounder has started each of his last two appearances and may remain in the starting five with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) set to miss a third straight game. Over his last five games (three starts), Jakucionis has averaged 4.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 17.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Jakucionis is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns due to a facial contusion.

Impact Jakucionis may have sustained the injury during Saturday's 147-116 win over the Jazz, when he logged 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes. Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, and if he and Jakucionis were both to be sidelined, then Dru Smith would be in line to enter the Heat's starting lineup.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Jakucionis will start Thursday versus the Trail Blazers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact This will be the third start of the season for Jakucionis and he'll be joined in the first unit by Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo. As a starter this season, Jakucionis has averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.0 triples per contest.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Jakucionis isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Jakucionis entered the starting lineup Saturday against Oklahoma City with Tyler Herro (toe/rib) and Davion Mitchell (shoulder) out of commission. However, Jakucionis will return to his usual bench role Monday after Davion Mitchell was cleared to play. Jakucionis is averaging 3.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in his last seven games as a reserve.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes seven dimes in spot start Jakucionis provided three points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists in 27 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 122-120 victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact The rookie first-rounder made his second NBA start Saturday due to the absence of Tyler Herro (toe/rib). Jakucionis didn't have a great scoring game, but he led the Heat in assists and has logged at least seven dimes in two consecutive games. His minutes have been inconsistent this season, but he has seen a bump in playing time as of late due to the absences of Herro, Davion Mitchell (shoulder) and Jaime Jaquez (knee).

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Herro Jakucionis will start against the Thunder on Saturday.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod for the second time this season due to Tyler Herro (toe/rib) being sidelined. Jakucionis previously started a loss to Boston on Dec. 19, when he posted 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Handles increased role off bench Jakucionis had 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 119-114 loss to the Celtics.

Impact With Davion Mitchell (shoulder) and Jaime Jaquez (knee) sidelined, Jakucionis played his most minutes since Dec. 19 in Boston, when he notched 17 points (5-13 FG), six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during his first career NBA start. Jakucionis has played more than 20 minutes only four times this season, so this performance appears to be an outlier.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in limited role Jakucionis contributed three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals in 16 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Even with Tyler Herro (toe) out, Jakucionis finds himself buried on the Miami depth chart at point guard behind Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith. Jakucionis has averaged 3.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 15.0 minutes per contest in his last eight games.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heat should have zero regret in drafting Kasparas Jakucionis despite slow development Maximizing his talent could be a ceiling-raiser for Miami.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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