Field Level Media
02 Oct 2025, 20:10 GMT+10
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Heat forward Nikola Jovic signed a four-year extension with Miami worth a reported $62.4 million, his agents told ESPN.
Jovic averaged 10.7 points in 2024-25 with the Heat, his third NBA season, and was entering the final year of his rookie deal. He joined Miami as the No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Jovic, 22, is expected to play a bigger role in Miami with shooting guard Tyler Herro on the mend from left foot surgery that involved removing a bone. Herro said Monday he told head coach Erik Spoelstra he would be on the court and game-ready in six weeks, ahead of a timeline from Miami of 8-12 weeks post-op.
Jovic said at team media day his goals to start the season include breaking into the starting lineup.
'I want to earn the starting spot,' Jovic said. 'I want to show people I can start. I can play, that I deserve the starting spot.'
Jovic said he played better at times last season coming off the bench but is eager for an expanded role.
Herro sees a big season ahead for his sidekick.
'I'm really excited to play with Niko, to see how he rises his game. I expect him to have a tremendous season,' Herro said.
Herro's contract extension window ends Oct. 20. He's eligible for a three-year, $149.7 million extension but if the deadline passes the sides can't officially sign a new deal until 2026, when he can push a four-year deal to a maximum of $206.9 million.
--Field Level Media
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