Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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1 HOUR AGO • 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.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Herro scores 25, Adebayo hits milestone and Heat top Pistons 121-110, Detroit's 4th straight loss

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo scored 24 to go over the 10,000-point mark for his career, and the Miami Heat beat Detroit 121-110 to extend the Pistons’ season-worst los...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sidelined yet again Jovic (back) will not play Sunday against the Pistons.

Impact Jovic will be held out for an eighth straight game and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against the Wizards.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Friday Jovic (back) is out for Friday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Jovic will be sidelined for a seventh straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the Pistons.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heat surge past the Nets 126-110 as Brooklyn's skid reaches 10

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 21 and the Miami Heat beat Brooklyn 126-110, sending the Nets to their 10th consecutive loss

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Another absence coming Jovic (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Jovic will be sidelined for a sixth straight game Thursday and remains without a timetable for a return. Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware could be more involved with this news.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Jovic will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a lower-back injury. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see a slight uptick in opportunities in his absence. Jovic's next chance to return will come Thursday in a rematch against the Nets.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact The fourth-year pro's absence will extend to four games as he continues to recover from a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nets. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should continue to see more opportunities for playing time for as long as Jovic is out of action.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Jovic (back) won't play Thursday in Philadelphia.

Impact Jovic is set to miss his third straight game Thursday, and for now, he should be considered highly questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Rockets. Pelle Larsson will continue to pick up the slack in Jovic's absence.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat

Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points and Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins scored 21 apiece as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night for t...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Jovic (back) will not play Tuesday against the Bucks.

Impact No surprise here, as Jovic was previously considered doubtful. With Jovic out for a second straight game, Pelle Larsson could see a small uptick in minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Jovic (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Lower-back tightness is likely to prevent Jovic from playing a second consecutive game Tuesday. Pelle Larsson should see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in all fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heat facing controversial decision that could upset Nikola Jovic The Miami Heat could face a controversial decision that Nikola Jovic may not like.

FEBRUARY 23 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Wiggins makes 9-of-10 shots in 28-point outing to lead Heat over Grizzlies 136-120

Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting, Norman Powell finished with 25 and the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-120 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Memphis, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic is dealing with lower-back tightness and will miss just his second outing since Dec. 26. With the 22-year-old big man unavailable, Kel'el Ware and Simone Fontecchio are candidates see a slight bump in playing time.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back injury Jovic is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to lower-back tightness.

Impact Jovic played just three minutes during the Heat's blowout win over the Hawks on Saturday but may have tweaked his back in the process. He's failed to play more than 10 minutes in four of his last six outings, and his absence would lead to slightly more playing time being available for Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Jovic (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Jovic will be returning from a one-game absence. With Kel'el Ware coming off a strong showing, it will be interesting to see how the rotation shapes up Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Atlanta Jovic (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Jovic is in jeopardy of missing his second straight game. Kel'el Ware put up a solid showing Sunday against Chicago, and he could get another extended look if the Heat end up being shorthanded again.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and the Hawks take on conference foe Miami

Miami and Atlanta will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out Sunday Jovic (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will be sidelined while dealing with a right hip impingement. In his absence, Simone Fontecchio could see a bump in minutes off the bench Sunday, while Jaime Jaquez is likely to continue handling a sizable reserve role. Jovic's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hawks.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Jovic is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to a right hip impingement.

Impact Jovic likely picked up the injury during Saturday's 125-118 loss to Chicago, when he played 15 minutes and logged two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal. Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez and Kel'el Ware should see a bump in playing time Sunday, assuming Jovic is ruled out.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 23 off bench Jovic contributed 23 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 147-116 victory over the...

Impact The fourth-year big hadn't scored more than eight points in any of the prior six games, but Jovic got some extra run in the rout and took advantage. He's finding a bit of a rhythm from long distance, going 6-for-18 on three-point attempts over the last three contests, but Jovic will need to show more overall consistency to get onto the fantasy radar in most formats.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo's 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz

Bam Adebayo scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Trail Blazers play the Heat on 3-game win streak

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

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

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