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• Heat's Nikola Jovic: Progressing in recovery

  10H ago • By RotoWire

  Jovic (hand) was cleared to begin on-court work, but there's still no timetable for his return to game action, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. Jovic sustained the fractured second metacarpal on his right hand against the Bucks on Feb. 23, though the injury didn't require surgery. The 21-year-old's return to on-court work suggests that he could potentially come back this season, and he can be considered week-to-week until the club provides another update on his recovery.

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• Heat's Nikola Jovic: Bypassing hand surgery

  21D ago • By RotoWire

  Jovic won't require surgery to repair the fractured second metacarpal on his right hand, but his status for the rest of the season remains in question, Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald report. Last Tuesday, the Heat announced that Jovic would wear a splint on his right hand and be re-evaluated in four weeks before a determination is made on his next steps. With Jovic sidelined through at least late March, the Heat have opened up more minutes at forward for Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith in recent games.

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• Heat's Nikola Jovic: Fractures hand, set to miss time

  30D ago • By RotoWire

  Jovic has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a fractured right hand. Jovic suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's game, and X-rays revealed a fracture on the second metacarpal of his right hand. The Heat likely won't provide a clear timeline for Jovic's return until a determination is made on whether or not he needs surgery, but even if he avoids a procedure, the third-year forward will be headed for a multi-week absence. His absence could allow Kyle Anderson to take on an elevated role at power forward, and the Heat could also open up a spot in the rotation for one of Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez.

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• Heat's Nikola Jovic: Cleared to play Friday

  02/22/2025 • By RotoWire

  Jovic (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. Jovic was added to Friday's injury report due to a stomach illness, but he's been given the green light to play. He's averaged 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 29.8 minutes per game since the beginning of January.

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• Heat's Nikola Jovic: Questionable with stomach illness

  02/21/2025 • By RotoWire

  Jovic is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors due to a stomach illness. Jovic is a late addition to the injury report, which isn't a good sign. If he's unable to play, Jaime Jaquez, Duncan Robinson, Pelle Larsson and Kyle Anderson would be candidates for increased roles.

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