Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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.

2 HOURS AGO • 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.

8 HOURS AGO • 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

Good to go Saturday Jovic (illness) is available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to an illness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and face the Thunder. Over eight appearances so far this month, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 20.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Jovic (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Jovic is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest. If he's unable to play, then Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson would be in line for more minutes off the bench. In eight games since Jan. 1, Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 20.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

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