Nikola

Jović

With the players Miami sent to Milwaukee in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Jović is one player 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.

Larsson is listed as questionable with a right lower leg contusion. Nikola Jovic (ankle) and Dru Smith (foot) are out, but otherwise the Heat have a healthy roster heading into the Play-In Tournament.

The continued absences of Smith and Jović will not significantly impact the Heat rotation, as both were on the outside looking in when healthy.

Jović missed Tuesday’s game against the Raptors and is now set to miss Thursday’s. The fourth-year forward has struggled with injuries all season long, only appearing in 47 games so far. His absence shouldn’t significantly impact the Heat’s rotation.

Jović sprained his left ankle during Saturday’s win over the Wizards. His absence won’t have a significant impact on the Heat rotation, as Jović has appeared in just three games since the All-Star break.

Jović was injured when his left leg got caught underneath his body after being fouled by Washington’s Jamir Watkins on an attempt to convert an alley-oop. While he was able to walk back to the locker room on his own, Jović did so slowly. He finished with five points (2-of-6 FGs), two assists and one three-pointer. Saturday’s game was the first for Jović since March 21, with injuries knocking down the pecking order within the Heat rotation.

As expected, both players will take the court, and both should be in line for their usual workloads. Larsson should stick with the first unit while Andrew Wiggins (toe) is sidelined.

Jović is on track to play on Tuesday, which would be his first game action since February 20. Even with Andrew Wiggins (toe) sidelined, the minutes that Jović needs to achieve fantasy relevance are unlikely to be there. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Jović has not appeared in a game since February 20, with the Heat labeling his injury as lower back injury management. Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are available to absorb the minutes that would usually go to Jović, whose absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

Wiggins’ injury means Miami will be thin at forward with both Simone Fontecchio (groin) and Nikola Jović (back) sidelined. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Myron Gardner should be in line for additional run against Charlotte.