US EditionMiami Heat, Nikola Jovic Agree on 4-Year Extension, AP Source Says
Nikola Jovic earned a fully guaranteed four-year extension after averaging 10.7 points and shooting 37.1% from three-point range in the 2024-25 season.
- On Wednesday night, the Miami Heat agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million extension with Nikola Jovic, confirmed by ESPN senior insider Shams Charania and Excel Sports Management.
- After a strong EuroBasket showing, Nikola Jovic averaged 12.8 points and shot 52.4% from 3 for Serbia national team, boosting his career-high 10.7 points in 2024-25.
- The deal is fully guaranteed, with Miami Heat and Nikola Jovic meeting an Oct. 20 deadline to avoid his restricted free agent status next summer.
- Coaches expect Nikola Jovic to take a larger role this season, as he is one of nine Miami Heat players locked into contracts for 2026-27, amid Herro's absence.
- Longer term, the extension makes Nikola Jovic the first roster player under contract through 2029-30 and triggers the poison-pill provision, which may reduce trade flexibility.
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Heat sign Nikola Jovic to four-year extension; Tyler Herro next?
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 …
Serbian basketball player Nikola Jović has agreed to a new four-year contract with Miami
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Independent EspañolThe Miami Heat and Nikola Jovic eaves have agreed the framework of a four-year extension and $62.4 million, said a person with knowledge of the talks on Wednesday night.
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Miami Heat, Nikola Jovic agree on 4-year extension, AP source says
The Miami Heat and forward Nikola Jovic have agreed on a four-year, $62.4 million extension. This commitment comes after Jovic's steady improvement over three seasons.
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