"The deal marked the first extension the Heat rewarded any of their five extension-eligible players this summer, although they had technically re-signed Davion Mitchell ahead of restricted free agency. While Mitchell's deal is mutually beneficial for both sides, I would argue Jovic's is, too. Yet, I do believe that the 22-year-old has the potential to be an absolute bargain. Let's talk about it!"
"Before suffering a fractured hand last year, the former No. 27 overall pick was playing the best basketball of his life, averaging 10.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 25.1 minutes per game, shooting 45.6 percent from the floor and 37.1 percent from 3-point range. In his last 21 games leading up to the injury, he was averaging 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists on 46.2/37.0/80.6 shooting splits. He was playing great basketball within the role he had."
"Jovic's new deal won't kick in until next season, where he is set to make $13.9 million, roughly 8.4 percent of the projected salary cap. While I've said on numerous occasions that every dollar matters in the NBA, that's a very reasonable chunk of change for a player who projects to be arguably the Heat's fourth- or fifth-best player, at worst."
Nikola Jovic signed a four-year, $62.4 million extension with the Miami Heat, beginning next season. The deal is the first extension the Heat awarded among their five extension-eligible players this summer. Jovic has played 107 games across three seasons with no season exceeding 46 games, but his role increased each year. He averaged 10.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 25.1 minutes before suffering a fractured hand, and posted 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists in his final 21 games before injury. The first-year salary equals $13.9 million, about 8.4 percent of the projected cap, suggesting a manageable cap hit and upside.
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