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On YouTubeMiami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1
The Nikola Jovic narrative that Heat’s Erik Spoelstra doesn’t ‘buy’ into
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat boasting its depth this season, leading to early successful results, one of the players who has stuck out like a sore thumb with their frustrating play is Nikola Jovic.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 30
What can the Miami Heat do about their struggling player?
Once the money's spent, you can't get it back. So the Miami Heat must find a solution over time when it comes to the regression of fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic, even if overall the team is still in solid position, getting through its first 20 games at 13-7, with the cratering Clippers up next.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra ‘not stressed’ on Nikola Jovic’s ‘uneven’ start to season
MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have a relatively healthy roster at the current moment, what comes with that is sacrifices by players, whether it be a starter moving to the bench or maybe not even getting playing time at all.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 28
Nikola Jovic uses himself as example to describe Heat’s roster depth
With the Miami Heat taking on Duncan Robinson and the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, it will be the second straight game where the team is entirely healthy.
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.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
Heat’s Nikola Jovic makes confession about ‘bad times’ to start season
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s new offense in full effect, there have been some players that benefited greatly from it, like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Norman Powell.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13
Miami Heat forward needs to be more consistent
Nikola Jovic inked a 4-year $62.4 million rookie contract extension with the franchise just a month ago (October 1st). Jovic is a versatile forward who can handle the ball, create mismatches, and defend multiple positions -- some of the most valuable commodities in the league.
Miami Heat News / Sporting News / November 13
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra doesn’t believe scheme is to blame for Nikola Jovic’s struggles 
Jovic scored just two points in the loss to the Cavaliers.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra reveals why consistency is key for Nikola Jovic in new offense
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat sporting a different look this season with their new up-tempo offense, it has benefited many players on the team, such as Jaime Jaquez Jr., out of a sophomore slump.
Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / November 11
Nikola Jovic says Norman Powell has surprised him, but another Miami Heat player is a better scorer
The Miami Heat are red hot right now, winners of their last three games in a row. The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a wild overtime game, which saw Andrew Wiggins get the game-winning dunk.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
The one Heat star that fueled Nikola Jovic’s career-game vs. Blazers
MIAMI – After a career night for Miami Heat star Nikola Jovic in the win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, 136-131, there was the general sentiment of excitement surrounding the 22-year-old.
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 / 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 / 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.
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 / 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.
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Miami Heat Season-in-Review Profile: Nikola Jovic
With the Miami Heat’s turbulent 2024-25 campaign having officially come to a close, it’s time to look back and see which players met, surpassed or fell short of their respective expectations entering this season.
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.
Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18, 2024
Report: Heat making two starters available for trade
The Miami Heat are once more looking to do a little moving and shaking on the trade market.
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