Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Nikola Jovic finally showing life at the exact time the Heat need it Nikola Jovic may finally be turning the corner on his struggles, and it could be coming at exactly the right time for the Miami Heat.

22 HOURS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Heat run away in 4th quarter and beat Pacers 142-116 to hand Indiana its 8th straight loss

Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each score 28 points as the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 142-116

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Erik Spoelstra sees potential big role for Nikola Jovic after promising performance | Sporting News Nikola Jovic had another promising performance, and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra sees a bright future.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Adds 10 points in return Jovic (elbow) closed with 10 points (3-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 126-111 win over Atlanta.

Impact Jovic was back in the lineup after missing five games with an elbow injury. He slotted straight into a meaningful role, scoring double digits for just the second time in his past 10 games. There are simply too many mouths to feed in Miami when the roster is healthy, making Jovic a target in deeper leagues at this point.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Atlanta Jovic (elbow) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Jovic was deemed probable to play Friday, so this isn't much of a surprise. Look for the forward to be an option in the second unit. Jovic hasn't played since Dec. 6. He's averaging 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game when deployed off the bench this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Nikola Jovic believes the team is better than their current record shows | Sporting News Miami is just 15-15 so far this season.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On track to return Friday Jovic (elbow) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Jovic has been sidelined for Miami's last six games while recovering from a right elbow contusion. He is trending toward returning Friday, and his presence would mean less rotational minutes available for the likes of Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson (ankle).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barnes scores 27, Raptors ease past reeling Heat 112-91. It's Miami's 9th loss in an 11-game span

Scottie Barnes scored 27 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 112-91

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derrick White scores season-high 33, hits nine 3s as Celtics pull away from Heat 129-116

Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami He...

DECEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Miami Heat forced to win ugly in Brooklyn to snap losing streak No Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, or Nikola Jovic for the Heat tonight in Brooklyn. In Herro's starting lineup absence, the Heat decided to go...

DECEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Likely to miss at least one week Jovic (elbow) is considered week-to-week, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic is expected to miss at least one week with a right elbow contusion. In his absence, Kel'el Ware and Simone Fonetcchio should pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Jovic (arm) did not practice Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic was diagnosed with an elbow contusion after leaving Monday's game early. The Heat are calling him day-to-day, and it will be interesting to see if he's able to draw a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against Brooklyn.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing elbow contusion Jovic is day-to-day with a right elbow contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald repeats.

Impact Jovic left Monday's loss to the Raptors early, and MRI revealed fairly encouraging results Tuesday. The Heat will release their official injury report at some point prior to Thursday's game against the Nets, which should further help clarify Jovic's health.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic's nightmare season just got even more disastrous Things have somehow gotten even worse for Nikola Jovic as he navigates through a nightmare start to the season.

DECEMBER 16 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Brandon Ingram scores 28 points and Raptors end 4-game skid with 106-96 win over Heat

The Toronto Raptors have ended a four-game losing streak with a 106-96 victory over the Miami Heat

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

X-rays return negative X-rays on Jovic's right arm came back negative, and he'll undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact This is promising news for the Heat after it looked as though Jovic suffered a significant injury during Monday's matchup against the Raptors. Tuesday's scans should give Miami a better idea of the timetable for Jovic's return to play.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic injury update: Heat forward exits game vs. Raptors after scary fall | Sporting News The Miami Heat lost a key member of their rotation against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

DECEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat's Jovic exits game against Raptors with elbow injury

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic walked off the court with a splint over his right arm after he took a hard foul while driving to the basket late in the first quarter of a game agai...

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Won't return Monday Jovic sustained a right arm injury in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Raptors and will not return.

Impact Jovic was hit while he was in the air during a dunk attempt and hit the floor hard before leaving the court with a brace on his arm. He'll finish with no counting stats over just 12 seconds. Keshad Johnson and Jaime Jaquez are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. He should be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Nets until the Heat offer an update on his status.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic is quietly playing his way directly off the Heat After a disastrous start to his season, Nikola Jovic may be slowly playing his way off the Miami Heat.

DECEMBER 12 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Dishes out six assists Saturday Jovic finished Saturday's 127-111 loss to Sacramento with 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes.

Impact After recording a DNP-CD in Friday's loss to Orlando, Jovic logged a season-high-tying 31 minutes with Tyler Herro (toe), Davion Mitchell (groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip) sidelined Saturday. Jovic wasn't extremely efficient but was still one of five Heat players to score in double figures. The 22-year-old forward also dished out a team- and season-high-tying six assists. Jovic has seen double-digit minutes just once through four games in December, so he isn't guaranteed significant minutes when the team is at full strength.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goes scoreless again Wednesday Jovic posted zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in six minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 loss to Dallas.

Impact Jovic failed to score for the second straight game, continuing what has been a disastrous season thus far. Seen as a possible breakout candidate, at least to begin the season, Jovic has basically fallen out of the rotation. After receiving five straight DNP-CDs, Jovic has since averaged just 5.7 minutes per game in his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Heat fans will love Nikola Jovic's comments about his recent struggles Miami Heat fans should appreciate the way Nikola Jovic is willing to embrace the challenge that lies ahead of him.

DECEMBER 2 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Heat's Nikola Jovic comments on his mental struggles amidst poor play | Sporting News Jovic has gone through a nightmare-ish season in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NOVEMBER 30 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

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Heat run away in 4th quarter and beat Pacers 142-116 to hand Indiana its 8th straight loss

Barnes scores 27, Raptors ease past reeling Heat 112-91. It's Miami's 9th loss in an 11-game span

Derrick White scores season-high 33, hits nine 3s as Celtics pull away from Heat 129-116

Brandon Ingram scores 28 points and Raptors end 4-game skid with 106-96 win over Heat

Heat's Jovic exits game against Raptors with elbow injury