-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubeMiami Heat News / thePeachBasket / January 26
Are the Heat eternally play-in bound?
Are the Heat play-in bound? They have a similar record now as they did last season. A running joke is that Miami, Chicago and Atlanta will all meet again in the play-in tournament (as they do every year.) For the last three seasons, it is true, check the stats.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25
Heat’s Nikola Jovic credits ‘trust’ for huge bounce-back game vs. Jazz
In the Miami Heat’s dominant win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, 147-116, it was fueled by a team meeting with Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff that led to the great outing, which translated to young forward Nikola Jovic.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24
The Heat have decisions to make on Wiggins, Jovic and Herro before the trade deadline changes things
The Miami Heat have less than two weeks to decide what they are. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office is facing real questions about Nikola Jovic’s extension, Andrew Wiggins’ future, and whether this roster can actually compete.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 4
Larsson's return, Jovic's breakout support Powell in Heat win
The Miami Heat use a quick start and then a dominant second half to defeat the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. This win now improves the Heat’s record to 20-16 and puts them at 7th in the Eastern Conference.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1
Kel'el Ware's role is controlled by his teammate
Kel’el Ware has been in and out of the starting line this season. They have based their starting lineup on matchups and who is playing better right then.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
The mindset shift that helped Heat’s Nikola Jovic turn around brutal slump
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets impressively on Monday night, 147-123, the game featured many contributions, with one standout being from Nikola Jovic.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra glows over Nikola Jovic after win vs. Pacers
MIAMI – When looking at the Miami Heat’s win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, 142-116, there were many contributions as the team was without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27
How Heat’s Nikola Jovic made huge impact in injury return despite shooting struggles
As the Miami Heat had a huge win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 126-111, there was a bevy of standout performances, including the return of two key players to the rotation.
NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 16
Why the Miami Heat were toppled by the Toronto Raptors
On Monday night, the Miami Heat suffered their fifth consecutive loss, (and the last six of seven), after the Toronto Raptors put out their flame in a game where Tyler Herro didn't play and Nikola Jovic injured his elbow early on.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 16
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Heat, Nikola Jovic, Pistons
Cooper Flagg delivered a historic night in Salt Lake City, even if it came in a loss. The 18-year-old scored 42 points in Dallas’ 140-133 overtime defeat to Utah, setting the NBA record for most points by a player under 19.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Erik Spoelstra Drops Nikola Jovic Injury Update After Heat-Raptors
Nikola Jovic was trying to make the most of his opportunity with the shorthanded Heat, as key players like Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson were sidelined with injuries.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / December 15
Heat’s Nikola Jovic Exits Monday’s Game With Elbow Injury
Just 12 seconds into his return to the rotation, Heat forward Nikola Jovic was forced to exit Monday’s game vs. Toronto due to a right elbow injury, as Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel relays.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15
Nikola Jovic leaves game in an arm brace after taking ugly fall
Nikola Jovic took one of the nastiest spills of the season during Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. The Miami Heat forward Jovic went up for a dunk attempt in transition in the first quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15
One Heat player possibly back into the rotation vs Raptors
Only one Miami Heat player is out tonight against the Toronto Raptors, and it's Pelle Larsson who was dealing with that ankle injury he endured against the Orlando Magic.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 12
Disappointing performance by Nikola Jovic and the bench: report card for Heat loss vs Cavaliers
To get straight to the point, Nikola Jovic was disappointing in this game. He did not seem poised and comfortable in really any aspect of the game. He made mental mistakes throughout the game and even seemed to lose confidence as the game went on.
Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 8
Nikola Jovic leads Heat bench to big day, late win over Blazers
Nikola Jovic scored a career-high 29 points off the bench and made a key block late in the game to help the Miami Heat outlast the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 136-131, on Saturday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / October 7
Nikola Jovic in a prove-it year
Nikola Jovic is in a prove-it year. It isn’t because he can score. It is that he is 6’10” and he needs to rebound to his size. The Heat will win 50 games this season if Nikola Jovic can average ten rebounds per game.
Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / October 7
Will Miami Heat's Nikola Jovic Deal Spark an NBA Trend?
This month, the Miami Heat gave one of their young veterans a notable new contract. Nikola Jovic is set to make $62.4 million over four seasons, beginning in 2026-2027.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 2
Nikola Jovic showing gratitude toward Heat following recent extension
Nikola Jovic had some big news come his way less than 24 hours ago as it was reported he came to an agreement on a four year extension with the Miami Heat for $62.4 Million in total.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 2
Inside Nikola Jovic’s Contract with Miami Heat: Salary, Extension Details & More
Nikola Jovic, the 22-year-old forward from Serbia, has become a mainstay of the Miami Heat’s frontcourt rotation. Drafted 27th overall in 2022, Jovic has
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Heat to sign young forward to extension after career-best season
Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year, $62.4M rookie scale extension with the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 17
Nikola Jovic Back In Miami Facilities After Returning from EuroBasket
Nikola Jovic has been fast-tracking things on the basketball court for the last few months. From a fracture in his shooting hand that could've left him
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 2
Five EuroBasket stars who could have a breakout year in the NBA
Alongside established stars like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the tournament also has a handful of lesser-known players on the radar. They may not dominate headlines yet, but their performances overseas show they’re ready to push for a bigger role in the NBA.
Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / September 1
Miami Heat Avoid Injury Scare at EuroBasket
Nikola Jovic is representing the Miami Heat on the EuroBasket stage this summer. While helping Serbia take care of business against the Czech Republic with a blowout victory before advancing to the next phase of the tournament, the Heat standout suffered a setback.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Heat refused to trade one player for Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat were among the teams interested in Kevin Durant at the time he was traded to the Houston Rockets.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / February 25
Young Heat forward to be reevaluated in four weeks after fracturing hand
Heat forward Nikola Jovic suffered a fracture in the second metacarpal of his right hand, the Heat’s PR department tweets. He will be in a splint and re-evaluated in four weeks.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / February 23
Heat forward fractures hand in Bucks game
Heat forward Nikola Jovic fractured the second metacarpal on his right hand in the first half of an eventual 120-113 Sunday loss to Milwaukee.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.