Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle, toe) is expected to be ready for training camp. While a Serbian outlet indicated the 2022 No. 27 overall pick sustained a fracture in his ankle joint, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reported he has an ankle sprain and a fractured toe. Either way, Jovic's condition has improved, although he may not be able to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The 21-year-old got off to a slow start in 2023-24. However, he finished the season by averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in eight games in April. With Caleb Martin now in Philadelphia, the door is open for Jovic to earn more minutes during the 2024-25 campaign, so his statistical contributions could improve.
Nikola Jovic Aiming For All-Around Improvement Next Season
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic is hoping to take another step forward in 2024-25. "There's not one thing that I can focus on, I have to focus on so many of them, like from shooting to dribbling, passing, basically everything," Jovic told Cyro Asseo de Choch of HoopsHype, "I feel like there's so much room and space where I can improve, and I feel like I'll show it at least a little more next season." Jovic, who turned 20 at the weekend, averaged 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.5 minutes this season. He finished the campaign as a starter and could be someone to keep an eye on next season in fantasy basketball.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic had eight points, seven boards, and four assists in Wednesday's meeting with the Celtics. Unfortunately, his efforts weren't enough, as Boston closed out the series in five games. At any rate, the 2022 No. 27 overall pick picked things up toward the end of the 2023-24 campaign. He ended the year by averaging 12.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in eight games in April. It appears Erik Spoelstra could give Jovic regular playing time next season, assuming he remains in Miami. However, the 20-year-old has a way to go before earning the trust of fantasy managers.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Boston. He was a late addition to the injury report with a back issue, but the team has upgraded him from probable to available. The 20-year-old logged 26 minutes in Game 1 and had 10 points and six rebounds with 3-for-9 shooting. However, he's been inconsistent all season, so it wouldn't be surprising if we see an anonymous performance from Jovic on Wednesday.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) will be available on Wednesday against Cleveland after missing the previous two games. He's shaken off a hamstring injury and a questionable tag. Jovic will likely make another start on Wednesday, with Kevin Love (heel) still out and Bam Adebayo (back) joining him on the shelf. However, Jovic's numbers have remained underwhelming as a starter, and fantasy managers should definitely tame their expectations. The 20-year-old has recorded 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in a starting role this season.
Nikola Jovic Questionable Versus Cavaliers Wednesday
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old forward has been battling a right hamstring strain. He is averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 32 games this season. Haywood Highsmith will likely continue to start if Jovic cannot suit up. Haywood collected 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes of work on Monday versus Philadelphia.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hamstring) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus Philadelphia. The young forward has suffered a right hamstring strain. Following Sunday's win over Detroit, Jovic said he feels like he can get back on the court soon, so it's possible the 20-year-old can return on Wednesday versus Cleveland. His injury gave Haywood Highsmith a chance to start on Sunday. He had a very quiet outing across 25 minutes and doesn't carry a lot of fantasy value.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic was suspended by the league for one game for his involvement in the scuffle during Friday's matchup against the Pelicans. Jovic, the 2022 No. 27 overall pick, has averaged 5.8 and 4.1 rebounds this season. Besides his lack of statistical contributions, he's bounced back and forth between the G League. As a result, Jovic's absence doesn't mean much for fantasy managers.
Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (illness) is on the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with the Hawks but is considered probable for the game. Jovic wasn't in the lineup for the previous game due to an illness, but it looks like he will be available on Saturday night if Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra needs his services. There was a fair bit of hype around Jovic during the offseason, but the 20-year-old has failed to step up, seeing action just twice so far in 2023-24. He's notched 6.5 points and 7.5 rebounds with 2.0 assists in 14.0 minutes.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice. Jovic made an early exit during Tuesday's preseason game versus the Charlotte Hornets due to knee soreness, and he's getting the injury evaluated on Wednesday. Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, and first-round rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) would be in line for some extra minutes if Jovic's soreness lingers into an extended absence. Jaquez suffered a groin injury during Wednesday's session, however, so Miami's wing depth is already being tested ahead of the regular season. Look for another update on Jovic's health some time prior to Friday's preseason affair against the San Antonio Spurs.
