Nikola

Jovic

Jovic is progressing in his recovery from a fractured second metacarpal in his right hand, and the Heat announced on Tuesday that he’s been cleared to resume on-court activities. However, he still lacks a timeline for a return to game action. As a result, fantasy managers should not count on him to provide value before their seasons conclude.

Jovic still had some fantasy appeal in deeper formats after the Heat traded for Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson. Now that the 21-year-old small forward is set to miss at least the next month, he’s droppable in all formats. Anderson and Haywood Highsmith could see extra minutes in his absence.

Jovic’s night ends with seven points, two boards and a triple across 15 minutes. The nature of his injury means he could be sidelined for an extended period, which means Kyle Anderson and Haywood Highsmith could earn some extra run.

Added to the Heat injury report Friday afternoon with a stomach illness, Jovic has been cleared to play. The additions of Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson have lowered his fantasy ceiling considerably, but Jovic is worth holding onto in deep leagues. Pelle Larsson, who may have played more minutes if Jovic had been ruled out, may not be in the rotation.

Jovic popped up on the injury report with an illness Friday morning, potentially putting him on the wrong side of questionable. The 21-year-old small forward has delivered solid fantasy production over the last month. If Jovic were to miss Friday’s game, Pelle Larsson would see more minutes off the bench and be a streaming option in deep leagues.

As expected, Jovic will be good to go against Dallas. Over the last 15 games, he’s averaged 31 minutes and should see a healthy amount of playing time once again.

Adebayo was originally listed as questionable, but a left knee contusion will keep him sidelined. Kel’el Ware will likely slide over to the starting center spot, which will allow either Nikola Jovic or Haywood Highsmith to enter the starting lineup. Jovic is a much better option in fantasy basketball than Highsmith regardless of who starts.

Jovic is being bothered by a left knee contusion and will likely play through it. He has a chance to start in place of Bam Adebayo, who is battling his own knee injury and is listed as questionable.

Adebayo’s status is up in the air because of a left knee contusion. Nikola Jovic could be moved back into the starting lineup if the star big man is ultimately ruled out.

Jovic is healthy enough to play through his right ankle injury. He should take on his usual role as a reserve forward behind Bam Adebayo.