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Nikola Jovic

Nikola Jovic

22-Year-Old ForwardF
Miami Heat  NBA  
Miami Heat
Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 10/22/2025
2024 Stats
PTS
10.7
REB
3.9
AST
2.8
STL
0.8
BLK
0.3
2025 Projections
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Despite playing just 46 games during the 2024-25 season due to a hand injury, Jovic turned some heads with his style of play throughout the campaign. He finished with averages of 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 25.1 minutes per game. The Heat opted to stand pat during the offseason, with the only notable acquisition being Norman Powell. This could result in Jovic stepping into a slightly larger role for the 2025-26 season, with a lot likely depending on the early-season results. While his upside in any one category is limited, his ability to play as a makeshift facilitator from the forward position is intriguing. Look for Jovic to replicate at least what he was able to do last season, with the possibility of slight improvements should his minutes increase closer to 30 at any point. Read Past Outlooks
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Overall
Height 6'10"
Weight 205
DOB 6/9/2003
College Serbia
Drafted 1st Rd, #27 in 2022
Signed a four-year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension with the Heat in October of 2025.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Nikola Jovic was born on June 9, 2003, in Leicester, England where his father Llija was playing professionally. At the age of nine, his family moved to Belgrade where Nikola participated in water polo for VK Partizan. He didn't begin playing basketball seriously until he was 13 and originally played guard before a growth spurt took him to just under 6-foot-11. Jovic was playing basketball for the KK Sava youth system before he joined the Mega Bemax youth system in 2018. He made a name for himself during the 2020-21 Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament in the Serbian capital Belgrade, where he came home with the MVP award, averaging 29.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 28 minutes per game while shooting an efficient 66% from the field. After that tournament, he also participated in the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where he was a member of the Serbia U19 national team. Over seven tournament games, he averaged 18.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game and was named to the all-tournament team. During the 2021-22 season with Mega Bemax, Jovic averaged 11.7 points while shooting 42.8 percent from the field, 35.6 percent on threes and 75.4 percent from the free throw line, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists to 2.7 turnovers and 0.4 blocks per game in 25 appearances. After playing internationally, the Miami Heat selected him with the 27th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Ruled out Friday
FMiami Heat
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October 17, 2025
Jovic (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against Memphis, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Jovic is still dealing with lower back pain and will miss his third consecutive preseason game. The 22-year-old was a full participant in Thursday's practice, but his status will still be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Magic.
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How does Nikola Jovic compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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  • Effective Field Goal %
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  • Total Rebound %
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True Shooting %
59.5%
 
Effective Field Goal %
56.0%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
55.7%
 
Free Throw Rate
23.1%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.5%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.7%
 
Total Rebound %
8.6%
 
Assist %
16.6%
 
Steal %
1.5%
 
Block %
1.1%
 
Turnover %
9.8%
 
Usage %
18.3%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
21.7
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After an injury-riddled start to his sophomore season, Jovic finished strongly, starting 26 of his final 27 games. Across the last two months of the season, he averaged 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.2 minutes per game. Heading into the 2024-25 campaign, Jovic may very well hold onto his starting position, putting him on the fantasy radar, even in some standard leagues. Should his playing time increase to 27 minutes per game, he has the upside to at least nudge the top 100. However, he remains largely unproven and although he could be a starter, there is no guarantee he will play typical starter's minutes. Factoring in the uncertainty, Jovic could be worth taking a flier on late in drafts. Should it not pan out as hoped, the limited upside should reassure managers he is safe to move on from.
Jovic played just 15 games during his rookie season, providing very little in terms of tangible production. In 13.6 minutes per night, he averaged 5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds. Looking ahead to his sophomore campaign, there is little reason to think anything changes, at least from a minutes' perspective. Chances are, he suits up for more games, but that does not mean he will take any major steps forward. Kevin Love and Caleb Martin are both ahead of him in the rotation, while Orlando Robinson is coming off an impressive Summer League stint. He would need a couple of injuries to other players to have any chance at putting up fantasy-relevant numbers.
Jovic begins his career for a Heat team competing for a championship after being one shot away from the NBA Finals last season. The 2022 No. 27 pick is a bit of a project, especially after having an up-and-down Summer League. Jovic displayed his ability to stretch the floor, but his overall efficiency and decision-making were questionable. Considering how Coach Erik Spoelstra typically likes to lean on his veteran players, it is unlikely Jovic will receive significant and consistent minutes in his rookie season. However, the Heat are very thin in the frontcourt, so if an injury occurs to Bam Adebayo, Omer Yurtseven or Dewayne Dedmon, Jovic could become fantasy relevant.
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Goes through practice
FMiami Heat
October 16, 2025
Jovic (back) practiced in full Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Won't play Sunday
FMiami Heat
Back
October 11, 2025
Jovic (back) will not play in Sunday's game against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
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Dishes out seven assists in defeat
FMiami Heat
October 6, 2025
Jovic supplied nine points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason loss to the Bucks.
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Chips in 10 points in start
FMiami Heat
October 5, 2025
Jovic recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 12 minutes in Saturday's 126-118 preseason loss to the Magic.
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Starting in preseason opener
FMiami Heat
October 4, 2025
Jovic will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Starting lineup still unsettled
FMiami Heat
October 8, 2025
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra hasn't committed to Jovic being in the starting lineup yet, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported Monday.
ANALYSIS
"We'll see what we do with the starting lineup," Spoelstra said. "Niko has played well. Does that mean he's going to start day one? I don't know, but I like what he's doing right now. It has nothing to do with Tyler Herro being out." Jovic has started both preseason games so far, posting averages of 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.8 minutes per game. Considering how well he's playing and the fact that the Heat signed him to a four-year, $62.4 million extension, it would be a big surprise if he's not in the starting lineup for Opening Night.
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