NIKOLA JOVIC #5 - POWER FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
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#5 - POWER FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
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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
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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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