Kasparas Jakucionis Fantasy Stats

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a blockbuster deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are sending Jakucionis, Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for Antekokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The Heat selected Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick during last year's draft. He averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across 17.8 minutes per game in 53 games with the Heat this past season. Jakucionis probably isn't quite ready for a starting role yet, but he's a solid young prospect. The 20-year-old should be part of the rotation and will hopefully earn a larger role over time in Milwaukee.

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis said he is not focused on trade rumors involving Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, telling Eurohoops, "I can't really control it." The 20-year-old is instead turning his attention to development and Lithuania's upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers games. Jakucionis had a modest rookie season, averaging 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, but his long-term fantasy appeal still comes from size, playmaking, and a path to more on-ball reps. If Miami lands a star without moving Jakucionis, his short-term role could shrink, so this rumor cycle matters more for his immediate opportunity than his long-term fantasy value.

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (head) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Jakucionis made an early exit during Saturday's game after taking an elbow to the head. He suffered a facial contusion, which put his status for this game in jeopardy. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him sidelined, so fantasy managers can get Jakucionis in their lineups. He figures to play a larger role with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) ruled out for this game. Jakucionis is worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Mitchell is sidelined.

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis will have a night to remember on Friday, as he has been named a starter for the first time in his NBA career for a matchup against the Boston Celtics. This will also be only the third career appearance for the 19-year-old rookie. Jakucionis made his debut in the Association at the start of this month with a 54-second cameo against the Los Angeles Clippers. He logged 7:38 of action in Thursday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Since Jakucionis is largely untested, projecting his performance on Friday is impossible. He will be joined in the first unit by Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo, and Kel'el Ware.