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On YouTubeKasparas Jakucionis News / Miami Heat on SI / December 19
Heat fall to Celtics as Kasparas Jakucionis makes starting debut
On the second night of a back to back, it was a skeleton crew for the Miami Heat with ten available players, while two of those ten being on two-way contracts.
NBA News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 29
Former Illini in NBA: Latest on Kasparas Jakucionis, Terrence Shannon Jr., Others
Illinois has produced a handful of NBA-caliber players over the past few years – two of which are already well-established rotation players in the Chicago
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 28
More help on the way for the Miami Heat?
As if the Miami Heat offense needs any more octane. The team is in the top five in scoring and pace since the start of its stunning 2025-26 season, and
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19
Heat first-round pick’s true thoughts on being sent down to G League
As the Miami Heat’s unique rookie Kasparas Jakucionis was selected with the team’s first-round pick in the last NBA Draft, his first year will be one focused on development.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 17
Why the NBA 'Steal' Status of Kasparas Jakucionis Matters for Illinois
Ahead of every NBA season, the league's general managers are polled on a series of questions that asks things like "Which team will be most improved in
NBA News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 15
Former Illini in the NBA: Updates on Kasparas Jakucionis, Ayo Dosunmu, More
The 2025-26 Illinois men's basketball season is almost upon us, and while it's a signal for Illini fans to start catching up with their favorite ballers on campus and the latest newcomers in Champaign, it's also a time to check in on alums carrying the torch for the program at hoops' highest level.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 12
Three takeaways from Heat against Magic: Ware popping, Jakucionis injured, more
With the Miami Heat prepping for a preseason back to back on Sunday and Monday night, they gave some of the regulars, Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins, a rest on Sunday late afternoon.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11
Pump the brakes on Miami Heat rookie?
Everyone wants to see the new guy. So it's understandable that Miami Heat fans are hyped about the preseason debut of Kasparas Jakucionis, which included 10 assists, many of the highlight variety -- which helped catalyze a tremendous bounceback performance from second-year man Kel'el Ware.
Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9
Kasparas Jakucionis Impresses in Heat Debut vs. Spurs
Months before the 2025 NBA Draft, Kasparas Jakucionis was highly regarded as a prospect, with many media outlets projecting him to fall in the lottery.
Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8
Heat Rookie Shows Passing Skill in Preseason Debut
The Heat played in their third preseason game Wednesday night, but it was the first for rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who made his debut with the primary squad.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
What makes Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis ‘unique’ compared to other rookies
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have championship aspirations for the upcoming season, the team will look for any player to step up and carry the weight, especially with the injuries striking the team.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 1
Davion Mitchell vs Kasparas Jakucionis: A Healthy Training Camp Battle
When it comes to Miami Heat players trying to make a good impression on the Heat staff and organization, there's one simple way to do it during training camp: going at it 110% every time you step out on the floor.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 30
Exclusive: Kasparas Jakucionis 1-on-1 Following First Day of Training Camp
It didn't take long for Kasparas Jakucionis to get the "rookie card" pulled on him by some Miami Heat veterans. Newcomer Norman Powell didn't waste any time, as he had seniority to jump in on media day for a couple of photos.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / September 20
Heat rookie could be thrown into starting role following Tyler Herro blow
Fortunately for Miami, Spoelstra has an excellent track record of developing talent and putting them in positions to succeed.
Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 31
2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Round 9
To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the ninth round. 2025 20th overall pick Kasparas Jakucionis is a combo guard out of Illinois who adds backcourt security to the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / August 20
'Everything Matters' in Heat Culture, Says Kasparas Jakucionis
The Miami Heat has one of the richest team cultures in NBA history. Ask Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal, or any other great that has donned the Heat uniform, and they’ll all tell you one thing: it’s a culture of winners.
NBA News / The SportsRush / August 20
'Watched Him a Lot': Kasparas Jakucionis Opens Up on Following Luka Doncic’s Basketball Journey
The Miami Heat are very much looking forward to the 2025-2026 NBA season. The franchise is looking to build off its first-round playoff exit from this past year and instead build back up to the dynasty it once was.
Miami Heat News / NBA Draft on SI / August 5
Heat Rookie Gives Team Flexibility on Trade Market
In making the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat hurt their draft standing, moving from the late-lottery to No. 20. At the 2025 NBA Draft, though, the team might’ve nabbed the player they had their eye on with a potential late-lottery pick, nabbing Illinois’ guard Kasparas Jakucionis.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 26
Miami Heat's Kasparas Jakucionis Poised For Explosive Bench Role
The Miami Heat's recent first-round draft selection has been exciting fans over the past month. While guard Kasparas Jakucionis did not have the strongest Summer League performance, there is still reason to be excited about his outlook this season.
Miami Heat News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 25
Anonymous Miami Heat Exec on Kasparas Jakucionis' NBA Summer Progress
If you've ever paid even the slightest bit of attention to basketball and also have a pair of eyes, there is no characterization of the whole of Kasparas
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
The ‘biggest takeaway’ from Kasparas Jakucionis’ up-and-down Heat Summer League
With Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis wrapping up his first Summer League, it was no doubt a frustrating start for the 20th overall pick in the last NBA Draft.
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / July 17
Heat rookie drawing inspiration from LeBron James
Kasparas Jakucionis is the Miami Heat's latest draft prospect and the guard recently discussed his admiration of LeBron James.
Miami Heat News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 15
Did the Miami Heat Bench former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis in NBA Summer League?
Under normal circumstances, when a player is listed by his squad as “active” but never steps on the floor, that would be considered a DNP (Did Not Play).
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Heat’s First-Round Pick Delivers Words of Encouragement After Dreadful Summer League Start
The Miami Heat’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Kasparas Jakucionis, is showing maturity beyond his years following a challenging start in the Summer League. The Lithuanian guard opened up about his struggles, admitting, “I think I need to settle in more, play at my own pace, don’t get sped up much as I was in these 3 games.
Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8
'You Let It Go, Trust Yourself' – Miami Heat Rookie Receives Eye-Opening Advice From Kel’el Ware Amid Rough Summer League
Kasparas Jakucionis is struggling in the ongoing NBA Summer League. Through his first two games, the Miami Heat rookie has only compiled seven points, made only one field goal out of 10 attempts, and missed all seven three-point attempts.
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