Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Overcomes ankle injury Jovic (ankle) recorded 22 points, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Serbia's 97-73 win over Switzerland on Thursday.

Impact Jovic is healthy for FIBA action after missing the end of the regular season with the Heat with an ankle injury. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.2 minutes over 47 regular-season games in 2025-26, and Jovic's role remains uncertain after Miami added Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to its frontcourt this offseason.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic is quietly making Heat fans fall in love all over again Would it be all that foolish for Miami Heat fans to start believing in Nikola Jovic all over again?

2 DAYS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Nikola Jovic trade update tips Heat's hand of what may be next after Giannis It may be time for Miami Heat fans to start believing in Nikola Jovic again.

4 DAYS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Nikola Jovic detailed Jimmy Butler's dominoes obsession: "His driver would pick up two or three homeless guys" While more and more NBA players lean toward golf, dominoes remains the No. 1 off-the-court obsession for Jimmy.

JULY 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nikola Jovic recalls the panic of carrying Kyle Lowry's $2 million watch case as a rookie: "It definitely wasn't easy for me" Nikola Jovic recalled his crazy rookie treatment from Kyle Lowry when he gave him his $2 million watches.

JUNE 30 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nikola Jovic Could Be the Next to Move for the Miami Heat After Acquiring Giannis Just last year Nikola Jovic was signed by the Miami Heat to a 4-year, $62.4 million dollar rookie extension. One that was awarded based on J...

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Nikola Jovic, Pelle Larsson headline Heat injury report vs. Hornets | Sporting News The Miami Heat may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's Play-In game against the Charlotte Hornets.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Jovic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Hornets.

Impact Jovic was sidelined for Miami's last four games of the regular-season due to a left ankle sprain, and his absence will extend at least one additional matchup. If the Heat are able to fend off the Hornets on Tuesday, Jovic would have a chance to return for Friday's game, which will determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Sunday Jovic (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Jovic has played only twice in Miami's last 24 games. At this point, it's unknown if he will be available for the Play-In Tournament. However, while Jovic is ruled out, Simone Fontecchio (ankle), who is probable versus Atlanta, will likely continue to see more action.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Miami for conference showdown

Atlanta takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Heat's Nikola Jovic disaster could quietly complicate Tyler Herro's future The Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic contract disaster is only going to make Tyler Herro's future that much more complicated.

APRIL 10 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Out for road trip Jovic (ankle) will miss the next three games for Miami, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic is not traveling with the Heat on their current road trip. A return against the Hawks on Sunday for the final regular season game could be on the table depending on how he progresses.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Jovic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against Toronto, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Impact It's a new injury for Jovic, who's battling a sprained left ankle. His next chance to return comes during Thursday's rematch with the Raptors.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic digs even deeper hole with Heat fans after latest comments Nikola Jovic's latest comments will only anger Miami Heat fans even more.

APRIL 6 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Heat's Nikola Jovic mistake is one that may cost them for years to come The Miami Heat's unforgivable move flipped Nikola Jovic from a hidden gem to a draft bust.

MARCH 27 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Plays four minutes in return Jovic recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over four minutes during the Heat's 123-122 loss to the Rockets on Saturday.

Impact Saturday's was Jovic's first appearance in a game since Feb. 20. He missed 11 straight games due to a back injury but was a healthy DNP for the Heat's two games prior to Saturday's contest. All of Jovic's runtime against Houston came in the second quarter, and it appears the fourth-year pro doesn't have a clear path to consistent playing time, even when Miami are dealing with injuries.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball has 30 points and 13 assists as Hornets beat short-handed Heat 136-106

LaMelo Ball had 30 points and 13 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in a huge fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Miami Heat 136-106

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Jovic (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Impact After nearly a month on the shelf, Jovic is set to return to the lineup. Bam Adebayo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday, so there are some minutes up for grabs in Miami.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Jovic (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Jovic is on the verge of ending nearly a month-long absence due to lower-back injury management. With Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, Jovic could play a minor role off the bench in his expected return.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday The Heat list Jovic (back) out for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Jovic hasn't played since Feb. 20 due to low back injury management. The Heat haven't provided many details regarding where exactly Jovic stands in the recovery process, but the Serbian big man seems unlikely to reclaim a rotation spot once he's finally cleared to play.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pelle Larsson scores 28, Bam Adebayo adds 21 and Heat top Bucks 112-105 for 7th consecutive win

Bam Adebayo scored 21 points in the game following his 83-point performance, Pelle Larsson had a career-high 28 points and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 for their...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Jovic (back) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Jovic continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff, suggesting he's still not close. With no timetable or updates on his progress from the Heat, Jovic should be considered week-to-week.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Heat can't repeat their Nikola Jovic mistake with Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Miami Heat can't afford to make the same Nikola Jovic mistake with Jaime Jaquez Jr. this offseason.

MARCH 10 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Jovic (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact The Heat continue to keep Jovic from playing for lower-back injury management. The fourth-year forward holds no definitive timetable for a return to the floor and can be labeled as out indefinitely.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Atlanta visits Miami for conference showdown

LaMelo Ball has 30 points and 13 assists as Hornets beat short-handed Heat 136-106

Pelle Larsson scores 28, Bam Adebayo adds 21 and Heat top Bucks 112-105 for 7th consecutive win

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards