Nikola Jović finished Saturday’s exhibition against the Raptors with 11 points (3-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
With the players Miami sent to Milwaukee in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Jović is one returnee who will have every opportunity to contribute more this season. While he didn’t have a great night from the floor, the 2022 first-round pick contributed in multiple areas on Saturday. Jović admitted recently that his motivation dipped last season after signing his four-year, $62 million extension, so he should be eager to make amends for a disappointing 2025-26.
