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Heat Weighs Jovic's Start Amid Preseason Preparations

9/3/2025

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The Miami Heat are evaluating starting Nikola Jovic with Bam Adebayo, though metrics support Kel’el Ware as the starter.
Jovic could improve ball-handling but might affect team dynamics.
The Heat's annual Red, White & Pink Game is scheduled for October 15 to support cancer research.
Preseason starts on October 4 in Puerto Rico; regular season begins on October 22.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat are evaluating starting Nikola Jovic with Bam Adebayo, though metrics support Kel’el Ware as the starter.
Jovic could improve ball-handling but might affect team dynamics.
The Heat's annual Red, White & Pink Game is scheduled for October 15 to support cancer research.
Preseason starts on October 4 in Puerto Rico; regular season begins on October 22.