Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (back) is slated to suit up Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovic was available during Tuesday's matchup with Charlotte, but he didn't see any playing time. Jovic has been out of action for nearly a month due to a back issue. His minutes will likely be limited with Bam Adebayo (calf) back in action after a one-game absence due to right calf tightness.

Miami Heat forward/center Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the third straight game that Jovic has missed due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will come on Saturday versus the Houston Rockets. The absence of Jovic should mean increased playing time for Simone Fontechhio and Pelle Larsson. Neither player offers great fantasy value at the moment. Larsson has been consistent with 10 or more points in each of the last three games. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Jovic is out.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now. Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (back) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jovic has been downgraded to out after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. He's dealing with lower back tightness and will miss this game after playing only three minutes during Friday's contest. His absence should free up playing time for Kel'el Ware and Simone Fontecchio in the rotation. Between the two, Ware is the much better fantasy option for Saturday's slate.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) has been cleared to play on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jovic has been battling an illness, and the team handed him a questionable tag on the injury report earlier in the day. He has now been upgraded to available. Jovic has averaged 8.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 20.9 minutes per game this month. On Saturday, the 22-year-old may play a larger role for the Heat, who won't have Davion Mitchell (shoulder), Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) in the lineup.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) will return from a four-game absence on Friday against Atlanta. Despite being in the league for four years, Jovic hasn't improved much from a statistical standpoint, averaging only 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. With Bam Adebayo (back) and Tyler Herro (toe) ruled out, there's a chance he may see more action. However, that won't make him a safe fantasy option, even with the opportunity for an expanded role.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) is listed as probable for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Jovic has battled multiple injuries since mid-November and has missed four straight games with this most recent elbow injury. If he doesn't experience any other setbacks prior to tipoff, Jovic should have a good matchup against a struggling Hawks defense. Fantasy managers should temper their expectations, though, given his recent health issues. Jovic's impact may best be found with DFS managers looking for a longshot player with low ownership.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) will miss Thursday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He took a nasty fall on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, injuring his right elbow. Luckily, Jovic escaped serious injury. But he is considered week-to-week and will miss some time, beginning with Thursday's game. Jovic has had a disappointing campaign, and Miami should have no trouble coping with his absence. Simone Fontecchio and Kel'el Ware could get a small bump in playing time with Jovic on the shelf.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (elbow) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. Only seconds after entering Monday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors, Jovic injured his right elbow and had to exit the game. He took an awkward fall on a dunk attempt. X-rays on Jovic's right arm came back negative on Monday night, which is good news. However, he might still have to miss time. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will see additional playing time if Miami loses Jovic from the rotation. The team will return to work on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets.

Miami Heat forwardNikola Jovic(hip) will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement. The 22-year-old was averaging 21.4 minutes per contest across 14 games. However, he will likely see fewer minutes than he did before his setback, as Kel'el WareandBam Adebayohave formed a productive frontcourt duo in his absence.

According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Jovic has missed four straight games due to a hip impingement. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip), Andrew Wiggins (hip), and Dru Smith (hip) are also considered questionable for tomorrow evening's contest. Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson both carry marginal fantasy value, but with extra minutes, they could offer solid fantasy production on Wednesday night if Jovic is unable to suit up.

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) didn't travel with his team to Chicago on Thursday. The Heat square off against the Bulls tomorrow evening in the Windy City. Jovic will miss his second game in a row due to a right hip impingement. He will likely be unavailable for Sunday's road matchup with the 76ers as well. Once the 22-year-old can return, he will have to regain his shooting touch to be fantasy-relevant again.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (right hip contusion) has been cleared to play Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 22-year-old hasn't secured a consistent role in Miami's rotation, averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 21.4 minutes per game this season. His playing time has fluctuated as he continues to compete with second-year big man Kel'el Ware for minutes, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been outplaying him on the wing. Jovic's shooting has dipped to 37.7 percent from the field, and he's struggled to find rhythm offensively. Fantasy managers should view him as a deep-league streamer for now. He'll need to regain his shooting touch before becoming relevant in standard fantasy formats, but his versatility still makes him worth monitoring if his efficiency improves.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, Ira Winderman of theSouth Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Jovic has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and is ready to play despite dealing with a hip contusion. Across the first few games of the season, Jovic has contributed 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Jovic and the Heat frontcourt face a very tough matchup on Thursday against Victor Wembanyama, who has registered a league-high 4.8 blocks per game.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hip) is listed as probable for Thursday night's showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. Jovic has a right hip contusion but hasn't missed any time due to the injury. The 22-year-old is averaging 11.3 PPG while shooting 42.1% from three. His fantasy impact is a bit limited due to him coming off the bench but could provide value against teams who allow more threes. The Spurs don't appear to be a favorable three point matchup for him. Fantasy managers may be able to insert other options in their lineup if they're able to.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, forward Nikola Jovic agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Miami Heat. The 22-year-old was selected in the first round (No. 27 overall) by the Heat in the 2022 NBA Draft. He had a few rough seasons to begin his tenure in the National Basketball Association. However, Jovic played much better last season, averaging a career-high 10.7 points with 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 37.1% from deep. Unfortunately, he was limited to only 46 games, mostly due to a broken right hand, and missed the remainder of the season. Jovic was cleared for action and returned to the court during FIBA EuroBasket 2025, where he averaged 12.8 points for Serbia. With Jimmy Butler III now in Golden State, Jovic has an excellent chance to carve out a meaningful role in Erik Spoelstra's rotation in 2025. He may even get some run in the starting lineup, especially with Tyler Herro (foot) out a few months. All things considered, even with the opportunity for an expanded role, Jovic may have trouble being a consistent producer, although he is certainly worth adding late in fantasy drafts.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) played his usual minutes with Serbia in Wednesday's 95-90 EuroBasket loss to Turkey. Jovic reportedly injured his hand in the previous game against Czechia, but he appeared fine on Wednesday, scoring 10 points on 4-for-8 shooting and grabbing one rebound in 27 minutes. It wasn't a very productive game for the Heat forward, but overall, Jovic has looked good in the tournament, averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes. He has shot a hugely impressive 62.5 percent from the field, including 58.3 percent from downtown. The Heat would be delighted if they could get the same level of effort from Jovic during the upcoming NBA season.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) reportedly suffered a minor injury at the EuroBasket tournament. Jovic sustained a minor hand injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The injury occurred during Serbia's 82-60 victory over Czechia on Monday. Jovic finished the game with 10 points and seven rebounds, logging 23 minutes on the floor. The young Heat forward has played well for Serbia and could take on a larger role for the rest of the tournament due to Bogdan Bogdanovic's (hamstring) injury. However, that will depend on whether he can play through his hand injury. The issue may also affect his preparations for the new NBA season.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic scored 18 points in Serbia's EuroBasket win over Portugal. He added six boards and one steal. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 10.7 points last season. Unfortunately, he missed time, mostly due to a broken hand. While there are plenty of capable scoring options in Miami this season, Jovic has a real chance to carve out a routine role in Erik Spoelstra's rotation. If that happens, he could be in line for his best year to date. However, Jovic must stay on the floor, with the 2022 No. 27 overall pick logging 46 games or fewer in each of his three seasons in the National Basketball Association. With another win, Serbia will look to keep it going versus Latvia on Saturday.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic remains highly regarded by head coach Erik Spoelstra. "We expect great things from him in the future," Spoelstra said about Jovic in an interview in his native Serbia. Jovic is set to start the EuroBasket 2025 tournament this week with the Serbian national team. While Jovic continued to mostly come off the bench for Miami in 2024-25, he is expected to be one of the leaders of the Serbian squad. Outstanding play at EuroBasket could also earn Jovic a larger role with the Heat this season. At 22 years old, he's still a very young player with upside, and fantasy managers should keep an eye on Jovic.