What Happened to Nikola Jovic? Bleeding Heat Forward Forced to Locker Room vs Pistons
Jovic Suffers Apparent Shoulder Injury
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic was forced to leave Monday's preseason game against the Detroit Pistons after suffering an apparent shoulder injury. Jovic, the No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, was injured in the first quarter of the game and did not return.The Heat announced that Jovic was undergoing further evaluation and would be updated on his status later. It is unclear how serious the injury is, but it is a concern for the Heat, who are already without several key players, including Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and Tyler Herro.
Jovic's Injury History
Jovic has a history of shoulder injuries. He missed several games in the 2021-22 season with a shoulder injury, and he also had shoulder surgery in 2019. The Heat will be hoping that Jovic's latest injury is not serious and that he will be able to return to the court soon.
Heat's Preseason Struggles
The Heat have struggled in the preseason, going 1-4. They have been without several key players, and they have also been dealing with injuries. The Heat will be hoping to get healthy and turn things around when the regular season begins on October 19.
What's Next for Jovic and the Heat?
The Heat will be waiting for the results of Jovic's further evaluation before they can determine the severity of his injury. If the injury is serious, it could be a major setback for the Heat, who are already thin at the forward position. The Heat will be hoping that Jovic's injury is not serious and that he will be able to return to the court soon.
