Nikola Jovic on Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry: They teach us how to win
What sorts of advice has guys like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry given you that has really helped you? Nikola Jovic: Great [advice]. Both of them, I love them. I respect them a lot, that’s the first thing. What they do for us, for the league, for me, they’re great vets. They teach us how to win, how to stay in the league as long as you can, because staying in the league is hard.
Source: Sam Yip @ HoopsHype
Source: Sam Yip @ HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Ever since Miami threw Jimmy Butler on Coby White in Round 2 of the home-and-home on South Beach, White was shooting 23.7% from three-point range including tonight so far. Teams have adjusted to his game, and now he needs to counter quickly. – 8:58 PM
Ever since Miami threw Jimmy Butler on Coby White in Round 2 of the home-and-home on South Beach, White was shooting 23.7% from three-point range including tonight so far. Teams have adjusted to his game, and now he needs to counter quickly. – 8:58 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Pat Bev chose these five players for his “all-dawg” team, plus Playoff Jimmy Butler and LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/f8a2OSNoHX – 8:43 PM
Pat Bev chose these five players for his “all-dawg” team, plus Playoff Jimmy Butler and LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/f8a2OSNoHX – 8:43 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat will again be without Jimmy Butler and Haywood Highsmith for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers in LA. And the statuses of Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson remain up in the air miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:31 PM
Heat will again be without Jimmy Butler and Haywood Highsmith for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers in LA. And the statuses of Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson remain up in the air miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:31 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler out tomorrow vs Lakers
Caleb Martin doubtful, Josh Richardson questionable – 7:23 PM
Jimmy Butler out tomorrow vs Lakers
Caleb Martin doubtful, Josh Richardson questionable – 7:23 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler remains out for the Heat tomorrow vs. Lakers. Caleb Martin doubtful, Josh Richardson questionable. – 7:23 PM
Jimmy Butler remains out for the Heat tomorrow vs. Lakers. Caleb Martin doubtful, Josh Richardson questionable. – 7:23 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat rules out Jimmy Butler (foot), Haywood Highsmith (concussion) and Dru Smith (knee) for tomorrow’s game vs. Lakers.
Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful.
Josh Richardson (back) is questionable. – 7:21 PM
Heat rules out Jimmy Butler (foot), Haywood Highsmith (concussion) and Dru Smith (knee) for tomorrow’s game vs. Lakers.
Caleb Martin (ankle) is doubtful.
Josh Richardson (back) is questionable. – 7:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… From earlier. – 5:49 PM
ASK IRA: Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… From earlier. – 5:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:39 AM
ASK IRA: Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:39 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat have a team worst 111 offensive rating when Jimmy Butler isn’t on the floor this season
They need him to create that rim pressure for the offense to be successful
That’s why we’ve seen such a heavy mid-range flood as of late – 11:06 AM
The Heat have a team worst 111 offensive rating when Jimmy Butler isn’t on the floor this season
They need him to create that rim pressure for the offense to be successful
That’s why we’ve seen such a heavy mid-range flood as of late – 11:06 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… Plus: Cap relief?; an eye on the Raptors’ assets. – 9:59 AM
Would/should the Heat retire Goran Dragic’s No. 7 (after Kyle Lowry is done with it)? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/ask… Plus: Cap relief?; an eye on the Raptors’ assets. – 9:59 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook after timeout:
– Steals Lowry entry pass intended for Love post
– Puts back own miss
– Steals Lowry entry pass intended for Love post again – 12:18 AM
Russell Westbrook after timeout:
– Steals Lowry entry pass intended for Love post
– Puts back own miss
– Steals Lowry entry pass intended for Love post again – 12:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard good: puts back James Harden’s blocked layup through Kyle Lowry foul
Kawhi Leonard not so good: fell right on that hip – 11:26 PM
Kawhi Leonard good: puts back James Harden’s blocked layup through Kyle Lowry foul
Kawhi Leonard not so good: fell right on that hip – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
An aggressive Kyle Lowry to start this one and the Heat needs it with so many out. – 10:46 PM
An aggressive Kyle Lowry to start this one and the Heat needs it with so many out. – 10:46 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
One thing about Kyle Lowry, when the Heat are shorthanded he becomes far more engaged in the offense. – 10:46 PM
One thing about Kyle Lowry, when the Heat are shorthanded he becomes far more engaged in the offense. – 10:46 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jaime Jaquez Jr. in Heat starting lineup on his homecoming night, along with Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry . . . and Jamal Cain. No Butler, Martin, Highsmith or Richardson for Heat. – 10:02 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. in Heat starting lineup on his homecoming night, along with Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry . . . and Jamal Cain. No Butler, Martin, Highsmith or Richardson for Heat. – 10:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. getting the start in his first NBA appearance back home.
Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jamal Cain and Bam Adebayo.
Heat’s 19th different starting lineup in 33 games. – 10:02 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. getting the start in his first NBA appearance back home.
Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jamal Cain and Bam Adebayo.
Heat’s 19th different starting lineup in 33 games. – 10:02 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best players of 2023, according to me:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Joel Embiid
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
5. Luka Doncic
6. Jimmy Butler
7. Jayson Tatum
8. LeBron James
9. Anthony Davis
It’s almost too close to call from No. 2 to No. 5. – 1:14 PM
Best players of 2023, according to me:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Joel Embiid
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
5. Luka Doncic
6. Jimmy Butler
7. Jayson Tatum
8. LeBron James
9. Anthony Davis
It’s almost too close to call from No. 2 to No. 5. – 1:14 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
So Kyle Lowry and Josh Richardson questionable tonight
Rotation guys for sure in:
Tyler Herro
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
RJ Hampton
Nikola Jovic
Kevin Love – 12:32 PM
So Kyle Lowry and Josh Richardson questionable tonight
Rotation guys for sure in:
Tyler Herro
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
RJ Hampton
Nikola Jovic
Kevin Love – 12:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s injury list grows with Jimmy Butler out again, Haywood Highsmith doubtful for Monday’s matchup vs. Clippers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… The latest on the Heat’s injuries – 7:10 PM
Heat’s injury list grows with Jimmy Butler out again, Haywood Highsmith doubtful for Monday’s matchup vs. Clippers miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… The latest on the Heat’s injuries – 7:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The positive news is there hasn’t been a need yet for Jimmy Butler to undergo an MRI. An X ray already came back clean.
And Haywood Highsmith appears to have avoided a concussion. – 6:18 PM
The positive news is there hasn’t been a need yet for Jimmy Butler to undergo an MRI. An X ray already came back clean.
And Haywood Highsmith appears to have avoided a concussion. – 6:18 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jimmy Butler is out for tomorrow with right foot irritation, Heat say. – 6:10 PM
Jimmy Butler is out for tomorrow with right foot irritation, Heat say. – 6:10 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat injury report for Monday at Clippers:
Jimmy Butler (foot irritation): out
Dru Smith (knee): out
Haywood Highsmith (jaw contusion): doubtful
Caleb Martin (ankle): doubtful
Josh Richardson (back): questionable
Kyle Lowry (head contusion): questionable
Cole Swider (G League):… – 6:09 PM
Heat injury report for Monday at Clippers:
Jimmy Butler (foot irritation): out
Dru Smith (knee): out
Haywood Highsmith (jaw contusion): doubtful
Caleb Martin (ankle): doubtful
Josh Richardson (back): questionable
Kyle Lowry (head contusion): questionable
Cole Swider (G League):… – 6:09 PM
More on this storyline
Ira Winderman: Heat injury report for Wednesday vs. Lakers: Jimmy Butler (foot): out Haywood Highsmith (concussion): out Dru Smith (knee) out Caleb Martin (ankle): doubtful Josh Richardson (back): questionable -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / January 2, 2024
Ohm Youngmisuk: Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler’s x-rays came back clean. He’s out tonight against Clippers. Kyle Lowry is in. -via Twitter @NotoriousOHM / January 1, 2024
Anthony Chiang: Jimmy Butler listed as out for tomorrow’s game against the Clippers because of right foot irritation. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / December 31, 2023
Anthony Chiang: Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out. Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / January 1, 2024
Brady Hawk: So Kyle Lowry and Josh Richardson questionable tonight. -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / January 1, 2024
You’re only 20 years old, but you probably feel like you get on the court and contribute. How difficult has it been to stay patient and trust the process? Nikola Jovic: I mean, it’s difficult. The only thing is, as long as I’m in practices, as long as I’m developing, I feel like you can do good in both ways. Even if I’m not playing, I’m developing more. If I play, I probably wouldn’t be able to practice as much, but now I’m developing things I’m going to be great at. -via HoopsHype / January 3, 2024
Nikola Jovic: I feel real confident. When I first came in, I thought it would be easy. I was a young kid who had some crazy moments. I feel confident. I feel great on the court, I’m just waiting for the opportunity. You can’t rush through things. I’m sure it’ll come soon too, so I’m going to see where I’m at, help the team, show the coaches I can play. -via HoopsHype / January 3, 2024
Brady Hawk: Nikola Jovic and RJ Hampton ruled out tomorrow night vs Atlanta Oh and Jimmy Butler is out too So Tyler Herro + Bam Adebayo and company once again -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / December 21, 2023