Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic is available to play in their game on Sunday, following an ankle injury that had previously kept him out of the team’s last two games. The update is based on the team’s official injury report.
Nikola Jovic is a 25-year-old Serbian professional basketball player who currently plays as a power forward/center for the Miami Heat in the NBA. He joined the Heat on a two-way contract in 2021 after playing professionally in Europe. Jovic has seen limited playing time this season, appearing in just eight games so far and averaging 1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
As a two-way player, Jovic splits his time between the Heat and the team’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In the G League, he has played in 19 games this season and has been a more prominent player, averaging 9.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
While Jovic may not be a major contributor to the Heat’s success this season, his availability for Sunday’s game could provide some depth for the team’s frontcourt. The Heat are currently third in the Eastern Conference and will be looking to secure a win against the Charlotte Hornets in Sunday’s matchup.
