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Ex-Illini Kasparas Jakucionis tipped the scales in Heat's decision to decline Kevin Durant trade | Sporting News The Heat trade package for Kevin Durant has been revealed and it seems like they fumbled the bag.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis pictured working out at team facility Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis was seen participating in a workout on the team practice court in pictures taken by the team on Monday.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

OPINION: Miami Heat Should Add Six-Time All-Star By Trading $25 Million Guard The Miami Heat are having a successful offseason, bringing in guards Norman Powell and incoming rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. Improving the gu...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Anonymous Miami Heat Exec on Kasparas Jakucionis' NBA Summer Progress Despite some pretty severe stumbles for former Illini Jakucionis, the Heat – even privately – seem to be excited about his future

JULY 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Kasparas Jakucionis truth Heat fans must accept heading into his rookie season Heading into his rookie season, there's a Kasparas Jakucionis truth that Miami Heat fans must accept.

JULY 24, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Bleacher Report absolutely disrespects Heat rookie with unfair summer league grade Kasparas Jakucionis is being unfairly criticized for his NBA Summer League performance, but the Miami Heat should ignore the noise.

JULY 22, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Won't play Friday Jakucionis (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jakucionis' time in the Las Vegas Summer League has come to an end. The Illinois product had some strong performances, and in his last outing, he finished with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block against the Pistons.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summer still uneven for Kasparas Jakucionis as Heat fall to Pistons in Vegas There likely won’t be many, if any days, this season when Kasparas Jakucionis will have the opportun...

JULY 18, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Game-high two swipes in loss Jakucionis finished with 15 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 28 minutes during Thursday's 108-88 Summer League loss...

Impact Jakucionis played well defensively while also making an impact offensively despite some poor shooting. The Illinois product has now recorded two steals in each of his last two games during the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat mistake might have cost them NBA star based on latest developments The Miami Heat taking Kasparas Jakucionis over Nique Clifford may have cost them a chance at an absolute star.

JULY 17, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Suiting up Thursday Jakucionis is available and starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Pistons.

Impact After sitting out Monday's 100-96 win over the Celtics, Jakucionis is good to go for Thursday's exhibition contest. The rookie first-rounder should play a fairly significant role against Detroit, having averaged 8.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 23.7 minutes per game across five Summer League outings.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kasparas Jakučionis will be bigger project than Heat had hoped Growing pains could define the early part of Jakučionis' career.

JULY 17, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Doesn't see floor Jakucionis (undisclosed) did not see the floor in Monday's 100-96 Summer League win over the Celtics.

Impact Although Jakucionis was available to play according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, he was held out for unknown reasons. He already has five appearances in the Summer League, so it's possible the team will be shutting him down early for rest purposes.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's worst fears realized in Kasparas Jakucionis' Summer League debut In his Miami Heat summer league, Kasparas Jakucionis left much to be desired - and that's putting it lightly.

JULY 13, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Illinois basketball projected to land most players in an NBA Draft since 1990 It was an exciting 2025 NBA Draft, as the Illinois basketball program had two players taken in the first round. Despite Kasparas Jakucionis...

JULY 13, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Massive game in Las Vegas debut Jakucionis generated 24 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals during Friday's 105-98 loss to Atlanta in Summer League.

Impact Jakucionis shot 1-for-15 from the field and had a 6:12 assist-to-turnover ratio during three appearances in the California Classic. He rebounded in a big way Friday, catching fire from three-point land and turning the ball over just two times in 28 minutes. The Illinois product was the only Heat player to hit the 20-point milestone.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat president Pat Riley 'sincerely' believes Illinois star Kasparas Jakucionis is one of a kind | Sporting News Kasparas Jakucionis was drafted No. 20 by the Miami Heat, which was a little of a slide. Heat president Pat Riley doesn't believe they have...

JULY 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will play vs. Atlanta Jakucionis (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jakucionis' status was up in the air after suffering a knee injury in Tuesday's game against the Lakers in the California Classic. However, he will suit up for the first game of the Summer League in Las Vegas for Miami.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summer League struggles continue Jukucionis had five points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 93-79 Summer League win over the Warriors.

Impact Jakucionis has experienced shooting woes through three Summer League appearances, shooting just 1-for-15 from the field. During that span, he has averaged 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 21.7 minutes per game. The No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jakucionis has shot 0-for-11 from three-point range in Summer League play. He shot 31.8 percent from beyond the arc in his lone season at Illinois and will look to continue developing his perimeter game at the NBA level.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another lackluster SL outing Jakucionis recorded four points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three steals, two assists and a rebound in 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-83 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Jakucionis has had a slow start at Summer League, logging a total of seven points through two outings. Much of his volume to this point has come from beyond the arc, where he is yet to make a shot in seven attempts. The 20th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will look to bounce back Tuesday against the Warriors.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 6, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Heat's First Round Draft Pick Struggles Mightily in NBA Summer League Debut Kasparas Jakucionis, the Miami Heat’s first round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, posted a dismal statline in a highly anticipated Summer League...

JULY 5, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Struggles in Summer League Jakucionis finished with three points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes of Saturday's 82-69 Summer League win over Miami.

Impact This was a rough first showing for Jakucionis, Miami's No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Despite his struggles Saturday, it's clear the Heat are giving him the green light to let it fly from beyond the arc. That's an area he'll need to refine, as he shot 31.8 percent on his three-point attempts at Illinois.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis Gives Miami Heat Fans A Flash Of Potential Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis is getting his first real taste of on-court action. Jakucionis was seen putting in work during his fir...

JULY 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Footage of Kasparas Jakucionis' First Practice With Heat Turning Heads The Miami Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis has already managed to turn the heads of fans after his first practice with the team.

JULY 3, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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