Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Expected to play Tuesday Jovic (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Jovic continues to deal with a minor right knee contusion that he suffered on Friday against Portland, but he was able to play through it Sunday against the Wizards and recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 12 points, grabs eight boards Jovic ended Sunday's 119-107 victory over the Wizards with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes.

Impact Jovic was listed as probable with a knee contusion before Sunday's match, and if his performance was of any indication, he didn't deal with any lingering effects from that minor issue. Jovic has established himself as a regular starter for the Heat in recent weeks and is averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game since the beginning of March.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Jovic (knee) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Jovic will not miss any time after suffering a right knee contusion in Friday's mammoth victory over Portland. He is averaging 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 made threes in 25.4 minutes across his last four healthy contests.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Washington Jovic (knee) is probable to face the Wizards on Sunday.

Impact Jovic sustained a right knee contusion in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, but the probable tag suggests he shouldn't have significant problems returning to the hardwood ahead of Sunday's contest. Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in a starting role since the All-Star break.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee contusion Jovic suffered a right knee contusion and wasn't able to return to Friday's game versus Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. He finished with five poi...

Impact Jovic tried to play a few possessions after he picked up the injury, but he appeared to be pretty uncomfortable. Miami had a big lead when Jovic left the game, so that could've been a factor. Jovic should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Wednesday Jovic (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic has missed two straight games but will return to action Wednesday and will presumably draw another start, as Bam Adebayo (back) is sidelined. Jovic has started each of his last 12 appearances, averaging 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.4 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Cleveland Jovic (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday due to a right hamstring strain. However, it is a good sign that the 20-year-old big man is initially being listed as questionable instead of out. If Jovic is unable to suit, Haywood Highsmith will likely continue to start.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Jovic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Jovic will miss a second straight game due to a right hamstring strain. With Kevin Love (heel) also out, Haywood Highsmith is a candidate to draw another start, while Caleb Martin should see increased usage off the bench.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Pistons Jovic will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Heat due to a hamstring strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic presumably picked up the injury in Friday's victory over the Pistons. In his absence, Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith figure to be the prime beneficiaries. The second-year big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the 76ers.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent stat line despite loss Jovic closed with 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 110-108 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Jovic scored in double digits just for the second time since jumping into a permanent starting role, and there's no question he needs to get better offensively if he wants to experience an uptick in his fantasy upside as well. Jovic is averaging just 8.2 points per game over his last 10 starts, but the fact that he's shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from deep in that span is certainly encouraging.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tossed from game Jovic was ejected from Tuesday's game versus the Pistons with 5:43 remaining in the third quarter after receiving his second technical foul, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun...

Impact Jovic picked up his second technical foul Tuesday after arguing with the officials. The second-year big man will end the game with eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes. Jaime Jaquez and Caleb Martin will likely receive increased playing time in Jovic's absence.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Jovic notched eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 106-96 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jovic returned from a one-game absence due to suspension and was given the chance to start, but he was limited to just 15 minutes of playing time. The second-year forward didn't play poorly, as he knocked down a pair of triples and didn't commit a turnover, but Miami elected to give Caleb Martin -- who came off the bench for the first time in eight games -- almost twice as many minutes. Jovic's playing time and production have been too inconsistent this season for him to be a viable fantasy asset at the present.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Jovic is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After missing Monday's contest with a suspension, Jovic will replace Caleb Martin in the starting lineup Tuesday. Jovic is averaging 6.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes across his last five starts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Tuesday Jovic (suspension) is available for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic and Jimmy Butler will both suit up after serving one-game suspensions Monday for their involvement in an on-court altercation during Friday's win over the Pelicans. However, Jovic's role will likely be limited given Miami's frontcourt rotation is relatively healthy.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident

Jimmy Butler is one of five Heat and Pelicans players to be suspended after an on-court altercation during their game Friday night.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident

Draws one-game suspension Jovic has been suspended for Monday's game against Sacramento due to his role in escalating a team altercation during Friday's win over New Orleans. Jimmy Butler has also been susp...

Impact Jovic punishment stems from exiting the bench area to involve himself in Friday's scrum. His next opportunity to take the court will come Tuesday versus Portland.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers career-best game Tuesday Jovic recorded 24 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-97 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Jovic had almost completely fallen out of the rotation prior to Tuesday, as he logged six DNPs and totaled just 10 minutes over Miami's previous 10 games. However, he was given an opportunity to start against Milwaukee and came through with career-high marks of 24 points and five triples. Jovic's impressive performance could help him return to receiving regular minutes, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him log more starts while Jimmy Butler (personal), Terry Rozier (knee) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) remain out of action.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jovic leads Heat over the Bucks with career high 24 points Eric Nehm: FINAL: Heat 123, Bucks 97 – Antetokounmpo 23pts/11reb/8ast – Lillard 16pts/2reb/5ast – Beasley 16pts/3reb – Portis 16pts/4reb/2as...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Nikola Jovic leads undermanned Heat past Bucks Nikola Jovic set career highs with five 3-pointers and 24 points as the short-handed Miami Heat led wire to wire in a 123-97 win over the ho...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Nikola Jovic leads undermanned Heat past Bucks Nikola Jovic set career highs with five 3-pointers and 24 points as the short-handed Miami Heat led wire to wire in a 123-97 win over the ho...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jovic scores career-high 24, Adebayo gets triple-double as Heat beat Bucks 123-97 without Butler Nikola Jovic scored a career-high 24 points, Bam Adebayo had his second triple-double of the season and the Miami Heat rolled to a 123-97 vi...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gets starting nod Jovic is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Jovic will replace Jaime Jaquez in the starting lineup Tuesday with Jimmy Butler (personal) out. Jovic is averaging 4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.6 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Jovic won't start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Wednesday's contest will snap a streak of 10 straight starts for Jovic. However, the move was to be expected considering he had only played 15 minutes in each of Miami's last two games. Haywood Highsmith will replace him in the first unit, and it's unclear how large of a role, if any, Jovic will have as a reserve.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes solid stat line Jovic finished with six points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 21 minutes in Monday's 120-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact Jovic remained in the starting lineup and saw 20-plus minutes for the third straight game while the Heat remained without Jimmy Butler (toe) and Caleb Martin (ankle). The second-year player made up for the inefficient shooting by contributing elsewhere across the box score, but he's still best viewed as a streaming option for deeper leagues even while he's seeing steady playing time. As soon as one of Butler or Martin returns to action, Jovic will likely be the odd man out of the starting five and could see his minutes get cut significantly.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A Heat youth movement? Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic stand out on the same night Heat first-round picks Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic are at two different stages of the developmental process. But they both stood out i...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident