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.

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.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic left Tuesday's preseason contest versus Charlotte with knee soreness and will be evaluated further on Wednesday. The talented Serbian missed the end of the game and could log only seven minutes of action. He finished with two points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. It's always worrying when a player is troubled by a knee issue, but hopefully, it's not a serious injury for Jovic. The Heat have just picked up their option on Jovic's contract for the 2024-25 campaign, and many believe he can become a consistent contributor in the rotation this season.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic put together a very impressive 25-point performance for Serbia in Wednesday's World Cup clash against South Sudan, finishing a perfect 9-for-9 from the field. He hit five shots from deep and was almost flawless at the free-throw line as well, shooting 2-for-3. Jovic's tally in the game also included two rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes as Serbia dominated in a 115-83 victory. The 20-year-old has gotten better with each outing at the World Cup and is now averaging 17.0 points for the tournament with godly 83.3 percent shooting that includes a 66.7 percent mark from downtown. The Serbian talent will be eager to impress at the World Cup to earn himself a bigger role with the Heat. Last season, Jovic made only 15 appearances with Miami.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic could be set for a bigger role next season after impressing with his development. The 20-year-old was one of the team leaders in the Summer League, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in four outings, kicking off the action with back-to-back 20-point efforts. "There's a lot to like about his development so far," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said of Jovic. " You see the rebounding, you see the off-ball awareness defensively, his ability to take a rebound off the glass and push it in transition. These are skills that are really tough to teach. He has great vision." Jovic, who was drafted 27th overall last year, averaged only 13.8 minutes during his rookie campaign, playing in 15 contests. He will have further opportunities to impress Spoelstra this summer, having been named to Serbia's World Cup roster.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic scored 21 points in Monday's Sacramento Summer League win over the Lakers. The 20-year-old went 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep while adding eight rebounds and three assists. Unfortunately, he had a game-high four turnovers, but it was still a fine showing. Jovic, selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, played sparingly last season. He averaged only 5.5 points in 13.6 minutes per contest. However, he averaged 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in eight starts, a slight improvement. That said, Jovic is still a work in progress and needs more time to develop. While he probably won't see much attention in redraft formats heading into the 2023-24 campaign, he's worth stashing in dynasty setups.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) will miss at least the next four weeks before being re-evaluated after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back. Jovic last played on December 26th and will now need to work his way back to the court over the next month or so. Caleb Martin should continue to have a large role in the rotation while Haywood Highsmith also gets extra minutes.

Miami Heat center Nikola Jovic will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Heat are extremely thin at the center spot with both Bam Adebayo and Dewayne Dedmon sidelined due to injury. The rookie center has ranked outside the top-300 in 9-cat formats this season. Orlando Robinson should also see decent playing time as the backup center. Neither of them should be considered reliable streaming options for Monday's slate.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (foot) will officially be able to play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. He was previously listed as probable so now the available tag wasn't too big of a surprise. The rookie returned from his plantar fasciitis on Tuesday, but only played nine minutes. In the lopsided loss, he registered five points, one rebound, and one turnover. He's not a great fantasy option even while the Heat have one of the largest injury reports in the league. He's worth hanging on to in dynasty formats though.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (foot) was forced to miss the team's last game with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He was listed as questionable before that game as well and he carries the same status heading into the Wednesday night contest against the Boston Celtics. This type of injury usually keeps players out for a little while. If he can't give it a go, Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith will most likely see some more opportunities. Miami has 12 players on the injury report though, so fantasy managers should check for updates all the way up until tipoff.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (foot) is questionable for Sunday's contest in Atlanta. With Miami without Jimmy Butler (knee) and Max Strus (shoulder) as of late, the rookie has filled the void in the lineup. He's averaged 9.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in his six starts this season. However, he's shot a rough 19.0% from deep during those games. That said, with Strus expected to return from on Sunday his two-game layoff, Jovic probably won't offer much production to fantasy managers anyway, even if he plays.