Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) will be unavailable for at least four weeks. He broke the second metacarpal in his right hand on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game when the Heat host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. This is a significant setback for Jovic, who has taken a big leap in 2024-25. He has averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 25.1 minutes. Kyle Anderson played almost 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's clash against the Hawks and is likely to continue in an expanded role until Jovic returns.
Nikola Jovic Will See Specialist Tuesday For Fractured Hand
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) suffered a fractured shooting hand during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and was not able to return after the first quarter. The team reported that X-rays were taken and they showed a break on his second metacarpal. There's a strong possibility that Jovic will miss an extended period of time, just like Tyler Herro did after breaking his hand during the Heat's 2023 playoff run. In the meantime, it seems Davion Mitchell, Kel'el Ware, and Duncan Robinson will receive plenty of minutes. Mitchell and Ware were already in the starting lineup and saw 33 minutes or more in their last game.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has shaken off a questionable tag and is ready to make his 30th consecutive appearance after winning a bout with a stomach bug. Jovic has made big strides in 2024-25, averaging 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He has even boosted his offensive output to 13.1 points in February, sinking 2.4 triples per game.
Nikola Jovic Questionable On Friday Against Raptors
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) is suffering from some sort of stomach illness and has been tagged as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has started to carve out a bigger role on the team, especially since Jimmy Butler was traded. He's seen the most playing time of his career so far and has turned into averages of 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 threes, and 1.4 turnovers per game. If he's unable to suit up, Alec Burks would see extra time off of the bench while Kyle Anderson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. continue to see bigger roles as well.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 21-year-old has been battling various health issues recently and is currently on the injury report with a left knee contusion. However, Miami has upgraded him from probable to available. Jovic has put together a few impressive stretches in 2024-25 but is still plagued by inconsistency. Following back-to-back 20-point games, he has notched 29 points across three outings prior to Thursday's action.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He has been thriving in February, posting two 20-point performances and averaging 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting an impressive 62.2% from the field in four games this month. Jovic has played at least 25 minutes in each of those contests and continues to be a key piece for Miami. With his expanded role, he has emerged as a strong fantasy option.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) appeared on the injury report Monday but is considered available for the matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. He's still dealing with a left ankle sprain but is good to go after playing on Saturday. He finished with four points, one rebound, and one steal while shooting 0-for-3 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line across 19 minutes. He'll likely remain in the starting five, but isn't recommended as a streaming option in standard leagues.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out of another game after returning from his previous eight-game absence. He was able to see the court for 24 minutes against the Raptors last week, but has suffered a left ankle sprain and will not play Monday against the Pistons. Jaime Jaquez Jr. will likely see the added opportunities off of the bench after playing just 15 minutes in the last contest. He was able to register six points and three rebounds in limited time though.
Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's clash against the Lakers. He's missed five games with an ankle sprain and was also ruled out for Wednesday's contest on the initial injury report, but Jovic has apparently made big progress in his recovery over the last 24 hours. The 21-year-old has an inconsistent role with the Heat, averaging 18.2 minutes with eight starts in 14 appearances this season. He has notched 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds.
Miami Heat have ruled out forward Nikola Jovic (ankle) and center Kel'el Ware (G-League assignment) for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Key players Jimmy Butler (knee), Kevin Love (back), and Josh Richardson (illness) are all listed as questionable, adding uncertainty to Miami's rotation. Jovic, who averages 7.7 points per game, will be a notable absence, for Miami Heat's offense and dealing a blow to fantasy managers. Butler's potential return would provide a significant boost to Miami's offense, while the statuses of Love and Richardson could open the door for other players to make an impact.
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