Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Upgraded to available Jovic (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Impact The Heat are giving Jovic the green light to play through right knee soreness Thursday. The forward played just six minutes in Tuesday's win over the Suns, though the absence of Jaime Jaquez (elbow) does free up some playing time in the Miami frontcourt.

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Likely to play Thursday Jovic is probable for Thursday's game against the Celtics with right knee soreness.

Impact Confirmation on Jovic's status should arrive closer to Thursday's tipoff. The forward played six minutes, his second-fewest of the season, in Tuesday's win over the Suns, so it appears Jovic could be starting to fall out of the favor of head coach Erik Spoelstra.

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Cleared to play Tuesday Jovic (groin) will play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Impact Jovic will shake off a probable tag to suit up in this contest. Over his last three games, the forward is averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Jovic is probable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with a left groin contusion.

Impact Jovic was able to play through this same issue Sunday against the Pelicans, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 26 minutes. Miami could get Tyler Herro (toe) back in the mix Tuesday, though Jovic could remain heavily involved with Jaime Jaquez (ankle) already ruled out.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Powell makes career-high nine 3-pointers as Heat beat Pelicans 125-106

Norman Powell made a career high nine 3-pointers in a 34-point performance as the Miami Heat beat New Orleans 125-106 on Sunday night, extending the Pelicans’ losing skid to seven

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Available to play Jovic (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Jovic will power through the groin issue, and with both Tyler Herro (toe) and Jaime Jaquez (ankle) missing in action, Jovic should see quality minutes in the rotation. Over the past five games, Jovic has averaged 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 triples per contest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing groin injury Jovic (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Jovic was able to shake off a right elbow injury to play Saturday against the Timberwolves, when he logged 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes. Jaime Jaquez (ankle), is listed as doubtful, so if he and Jovic cannot play Sunday, then Simone Fontecchio would be in line for a sizable increase in minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards and Reid combine for 62, Timberwolves win 125-115 to snap Heat's 4-game winning streak

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat 125-115 on Saturday night

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Saturday Jobic (elbow) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Jobic popped up on Friday's injury report due to a right elbow issue, but it won't prevent him from playing in Saturday's interconference clash. He has averaged 14.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 threes over 24.0 minutes per game over his last four outings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Jovic (elbow) is probable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Jovic is expected to play through his right elbow issue Saturday for the front end of this back-to-back set. Jovic is averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists over his last four outings.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Detroit on 3-game win streak

Miami heads into a matchup with Detroit as winners of three consecutive games

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops for 22 points Jovic finished Monday's 147-123 victory over the Nuggets with 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes.

Impact With Tyler Herro (toe) still on the mend, Jovic was able to take advantage of his opportunity Monday. He's certainly trending up for Miami, posting averages of 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 23.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic gets hurt late in 1st half, Heat pull away from there to top Nuggets

Norman Powell scores 25 points as the Miami Heat pull away in the second half to beat Denver

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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).

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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