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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 26
Nikola Jovic says Miami Heat are finally doing what Erik Spoelstra has been promising since 2022
The Miami Heat are playing with renewed energy in the 2025-26 season with a faster-paced style. This has been a long time coming for the Heat, as players like Nikola Jovic know that head coach Erik Spoelstra has wanted to do this for a long time.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra addresses starting Kel’el Ware over Nikola Jovic in Grizzlies blowout
As the Miami Heat had a blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, 146-114, to get their first victory of the season, there was a certain lineup change that fans had been waiting for that could’ve led to the performance.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 22
The Miami Heat's starting lineup battle decided... for now
After a week with a couple of ailments -- neck spasms and a sprained ankle -- Kel'el Ware was cleared to play in the Miami Heat's season opener in Orlando.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Why Heat’s offense will be ‘tricky’, per Nikola Jovic
With the Miami Heat getting ready for the regular season opener, the team is likely to play differently once Wednesday rolls around when they take on the Orlando Magic.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 11
Key Miami Heat player with setback as season approaches
For many, Nikola Jovic is the key to unlocking the Miami Heat's offense. The modern day "point-forward" has taken over, and many believe Jovic has that kind of potential.
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 7
A two-man connection is blossoming already for the Miami Heat
As the Miami Heat continue to try and lean into scoring and speed to kick off the 2025-2026 NBA season, there are two names that come up as the pivotal pieces: Norman Powell for the scoring punch and Nikola Jovic for the speed and upside.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 7
Erik Spoelstra says Nikola Jovic ‘improved everywhere except’ one aspect, says it’s ‘a priority for him’
Erik Spoelstra has been demanding Nikola Jovic work on a part of his game for a long time, and was glad to see him take ownership. Nikola Jovic has a lot of expectations he needs to live up to heading into the new season.
Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Erik Spoelstra Confirms Nikola Jovic’s Future in Heat Rotation as Unease Grows in Preseason Loss
Earlier this year, the Miami Heat turned heads across the league. The team traded Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster five-team deal and landed Andrew Wiggins and a 2025 first-round pick from the Golden State Warriors.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6
The Heat's contract extension has a twist, with stars (Giannis?) in mind
Sometimes, there's a message in the structure of the signing. This seems to be the case for the Miami Heat and Nikola Jovic, who agreed to terms on a four-year, $62.4 million contract extension this week.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 6
Erik Spoelstra says Jovic starting isn't permanent
Everything seems to be pointing in one direction. The praise. The contract extension. And the insertion into the starting lineup for the first two preseason games, first against Orlando in Puerto Rico and Monday against Milwaukee in Miami.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 5
Nikola Jovic starting over Kel'el Ware, and what it means
When last Miami Heat season, it was assumed that the team had decided upon its starting frontcourt for the forseeable future. Kel'el Ware stepped into the lineup with Bam Adebayo -- as Adebayo wanted -- and the first-round pick casually put up numbers that earned him second-team All-Rookie status.
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 / Field Level Media / October 2
Heat sign Nikola Jovic to four-year extension; Tyler Herro next?
Heat forward Nikola Jovic signed a four-year extension with Miami worth a reported $62.4 million, his agents told ESPN. Jovic averaged 10.7 points in 2024-25 with the Heat, his third NBA season, and was entering the final year of his rookie deal.
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 / EssentiallySports / October 2
Nikola Jovic Reportedly Lands $62.4M Extension: Does It Complicate Tyler Herro’s Future?
The Miami Heat are entering the 2025-26 season in a unique position. High-scoring guard Tyler Herro is coming off a career year and now approaches a pivotal contract decision.
Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / October 2
NBA Notes: Heat, Nikola Jovic, Pacers, Kyle Guy, Grizzlies
Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie scale extension with Miami, agents Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy and Jared Mucha told Shams Charania of ESPN.
Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / October 1
Heat Extend Evolving Swiss Army Knife’s Contract
The Miami Heat are in high spirits, ready to redeem themselves individually and collectively after a calamitous 2024-25 season. With that being said, while basketball is currently the team’s primary focus, the business of the NBA never stops.
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 29
Nikola Jovic expresses hope of starting. Should he?
There's a case to be made that a starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo needs that 5th piece to be an outside shooter with offensive upside.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket
France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.
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.
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