Nikola Jovic News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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

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

Joining first unit Jovic will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic will make his third start of the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday with the Heat down Jimmy Butler (foot), Caleb Martin (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (concussion). In his other two starts, Jovic averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 15.5 minutes.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with reserves Jovic is coming off the bench Monday against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jovic drew a rare opportunity to start Saturday against the Jazz, but he'll retreat to the bench Monday with the Heat electing to grant Jamal Cain his first NBA start. Jovic has struggled to see consistent opportunities this year, but he could see an uptick in playing time in LA as Miami continues to deal with multiple injuries to key players.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns chance with starting five Jovic is starting Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Jovic will draw his second start of the 2023-24 campaign after a solid showing (11 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 20 minutes) Thursday against the Warriors. He should see ample opportunities Saturday with Caleb Martin (ankle) ruled out.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Heat recalled Jovic from the Sioux Falls Skycorce of the G League on Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will return to the Heat after spending the last few games with the Skyforce in the G League. With Bam Adebayo (hip) out, Jovic will have a chance to crack Miami's rotation.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Jovic was recalled to from the G League Saturday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel report.

Impact With Bam Adebayo (hip) sidelined, Miami could use some depth in its frontcourt for Saturday's game in Brooklyn. It remains to be seen what type of run the young big man will see, but he will be competing for time at center with Thomas Bryant and Kevin Love.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Jovic (illness) is active Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Jovic will return after a four-game absence. He has only appeared in two games for Miami thus far and it's unclear how large of a role he will step into off the bat.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Atlanta Jovic (illness) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Jovic is expected to return to action Saturday after missing the last two contests with a non-COVID illness. However, the 20-year-old big man is unlikely to receive extended playing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out Wednesday Jovic (illness) will not play Wednesday against Memphis, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic will miss his fourth straight game. His next opportunity to return will be Saturday against Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Jovic (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic hasn't been part of Miami's rotation recently but will be unable to suit up Monday. His next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Monday Jovic is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jovic drew a start against Minnesota on Oct. 28 but has been on the fringes of Miami's rotation over three games since then. While he was a late addition to Monday's injury report, his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled back to bench Jovic isn't starting Monday's game against Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jovic drew the start at power forward Saturday against the Timberwolves, but he'll revert to a bench role now that the Heat have Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love back in action. Jovic failed to see any playing time in his first two contests of the season before drawing Saturday's start, but he could see a handful of minutes Monday with Bam Adebayo (hip) out of action.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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