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Heat, Nikola Jović Agree to Four-Year, $62.4 Million Extension, Reports Say

The reported deal secures the 2022 first-round pick ahead of a potential restricted free agency next summer.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jović and Miami agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie-scale extension, with his agents at Excel Sports confirming the terms to ESPN.
  • The agreement would keep the 22-year-old forward under contract through the 2029-30 season.
  • Jović was set to play the final year of his rookie deal this fall before becoming a restricted free agent in 2026.
  • He posted career highs last season with 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in just over 25 minutes per game, mostly in a reserve role.
  • He strengthened his case over the summer by averaging 12.8 points and four rebounds for Serbia at EuroBasket.