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A new report has lent credence to recent speculation that the New York Giants are actually planning to use first-round pick Arvel Reese as an inside linebacker and not an edge rusher.

Many were surprised that the Ohio State edge was not selected with the No. 2 pick by the New York Jets in last month’s NFL Draft. What is even more surprising is that he was not even picked in the next two selections. Arguably, the most talented pass rusher in this year’s class was allowed to fall to the Giants at fifth overall.

When Big Blue used its pick at No. 5 on Reese, it established a 2026 linebacker corps that could be terrible. But it also created a log jam for the outside linebacker spot with Brian Burns, 2025 No. 1 pick Abdul Carter and 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux. However, soon after being drafted, Reese and the team suggested he could play inside linebacker.

Most assumed this was something they would only try on occasion and that Reese would not have a permanent spot as he showed a lot of potential by posting 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks for OSU last season. However, according to NFL insider James Palmer, the Giants are serious, and so far, Reese is looking good at that position.

New York Giants fall in love with Arvel Reese’s versatility

Palmer said that during mini-camp, coach John Harbaugh and the staff were impressed with how light Reese was on his feet and good in coverage. Additionally, he liked how he did not miss any assignments and confirmed the high football IQ he felt he had during the draft process.

The NFL insider also noted that if Reese is on the sideline, offenses can play away from him. If he is standing in the middle they can’t do anything. This way, he can still be used in the middle of the attack, but because he is so smart and athletic, he can also make an impact in the run game and coverage.

The summer will really tell the story of where Reese ends up playing for the Giants. But so far, it looks like the team has plans to field most of its talented linebackers at the same time in 2026.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

George Pickens’ future in Dallas is no longer a sure thing. After quieting his doubters and improving his reputation with a breakout season for the Cowboys in 2025, owner and general manager Jerry Jones insisted for weeks that locking up the receiver to a long-term deal was inevitable. Well, that can’t happen now.

On Wednesday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter claimed in an episode Rise That “They’re nowhere with George Pickens at this point. Nowhere. They’re not really talking about an extension.” Later in the day, Cowboys COO Stephen Jones told Dallas media, “There will be no negotiations on a long-term deal,” and the pass catcher will play on his $27.3 million franchise tag next season.

This has led to much speculation that the team may consider moving Pickens during the NFL Draft, specifically in Round 1. If he makes that bold move, let’s take a look at five teams that could acquire the player who posted 93 catches, 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2025.

Arizona Cardinals

There’s a lot of talk that Dallas would prefer to move up to No. 3 and select David Bailey or Arvel Reese — or whoever the New York Jets don’t take at No. 2. Either could be a long-term solution to fill the gap left in the pass rush after trading Micah Parsons last year.

However, some question whether the ‘Guys, giving up their picks at Nos. 12 and 20, will be tempting to the Arizona Cardinals. But if they offer Pickens and the No. 20 pick as well as the third-day pick, it could be enough. While the Cards have a messy QB situation, the combo of Pickens and Marvin Harrison Jr. will be good weapons for their signal-caller in 2026 and beyond.

New York Jets

The Cowboys could also try to move up to No. 2 as rumors have been swirling for weeks that the Jets are willing to trade down.

New York coach Aaron Glenn is feeling a lot of pressure to perform better in 2026 or he may be fired. They have high expectations for veteran QB Geno Smith. So getting another big weapon like Pickens could potentially lead to a drastic change in the offense next season. Dallas could benefit from Glenn’s frustration and get whoever they want at No. 2.

los angeles chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to take another big step forward in Year 2 under head coach Jim Harbaugh. They lack a game-breaker receiver in 2025. If Pickens were acquired he could help elevate them into a true Super Bowl contender. Due to the impact Pickens can have on offensive coordinator Mike McDaniels’ system, LA may be willing to drop their pick at 22 for the receiver and give him an extension to serve as Justin Herbert’s WR1 for years to come.

Los Angeles Rams

At the beginning of the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams showed they were fully prepared to finish their Super Bowl story when they gave up the No. 29 pick in Round 1 to the Kansas City Chiefs for All-Pro Trent McDuffie. Reports linked him to a possible trade for Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown last month. However, they backed out of a deal.

Would LA be willing to give up their pick at 13 in Round 1 for Pickens? Probably not. However, a deal that sends pick No. 13 and Davante Adams to Dallas for Pickens, pick 20, and a third-rounder could be possible. The Cowboys will have picks 12 and 13 in Round 1, as well as a good replacement for Pickens. While the Rams make a lethal WR duo for reigning MVP Matthew Stafford next season.

new England Patriots

Another team that can’t be ruled out in the potential George Pickens trade market is the New England Patriots. They desperately need a young receiver if they hope to have a real chance to get back to the Super Bowl next season.

They are among the teams interested in AJ Brown. However, it may cost two first-round picks. Giving up their pick at No. 31 on Thursday night, plus a third-rounder, could be enough to get them the WR1 Drake Mays wants.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their late-season surge on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games with a 134-126 victory over the Miami Heat, while ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst offered a reassuring assessment of LeBron James’ mentality.

Speaking on Friday’s broadcast of First Take, Windhorst pointed to what he described as a key indicator behind the Lakers’ recent success.

“The best thing I can say about the Lakers right now is… LeBron believes. It’s a subtle thing but if you watch LeBron over the decades, there are times when you get to a point in the season where you know he doesn’t believe in his team. And you can’t see it in the stats, you know it when you see it. Well, I know it when I see it. LeBron believes in this team.”

The Lakers’ performance in Miami reflected that confidence, as they improved to 45–25 on the season – the first time they reached 20 games above .500 since the 2019–20 campaign, when they won the NBA championship.

James delivered a triple-double in the win with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in 38 minutes. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after the team arrived in Miami around 5 p.m. ET, he shot 8-for-12 from the field and 3-for-5 from the free-throw line.

“I know it when I see it. LeBron believes in this team.” 👀👀👀

– @WindhorstESPN

(via @FirstTech /h/t @terrible announcement )

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– NBCCentral (@TheDunkCentral) 20 March 2026

Brian Windhorst highlights LeBron James’ belief as Lakers’ surge continues

This outing follows another efficient performance from James last night, when he scored 30 points on 13-for-14 shooting in a win over the Houston Rockets.

While James planned the offense, Luka Doncic provided the scoring punch. The star guard recorded a career-high as a Laker with 60 points, adding seven rebounds, five steals and three assists. Doncic shot 18 of 30 from the field, 9 of 17 from three-point range and 15 of 17 from the free-throw line in 38 minutes, overwhelming Miami’s defense throughout the contest.

The Lakers’ recent expansion has been defined by offensive efficiency and balance, with several players contributing at a high level as the team climbs the Western Conference standings. The combination of James’ playmaking and Doncic’s scoring has put consistent pressure on opposing defenses during the winning streak.

Los Angeles will look to build on its momentum Saturday night when it travels to face the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. The Magic entered the matchup with a 38–31 record as both teams continued to vie for the postseason.

As the regular season enters its final stretch, the Lakers’ current form has strengthened Windhorst’s evaluation, as the team continues to build momentum and confidence behind its experienced leader.

LeBron James has embarrassed Father Time time and again over the past several years, but the 41-year-old defied all logic in Thursday’s 134-126 win against the Miami Heat. After back-to-back wins against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, the Los Angeles Lakers arrived in South Beach around 4 p.m. local time. Athletes need their sleep, especially when they have back-to-back games, and especially when they are in their 23rd NBA season.

However, the greatest player of all time showed no effect of the small change. He scored 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, his 124th career triple-double. Luka Doncic was the best player on the night, leading the Heat with an impressive 60 points, but James’ huge contributions should also be highlighted. The Slovenian superstar made sure to do so while showing great appreciation to his teammate.

“Like I said yesterday, you know without him, we’re not going to win,” Doncic told Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell. “So the way he’s playing, he’s incredible to watch and incredible to watch.”

60 PIECE. 😴🔥

Mike Trudell caught up with Luka Dončić after his 60-point performance. pic.twitter.com/kgP3rWrbdM

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 20, 2026

When the Lakers struggled to maintain momentum from December to February, some people pointed fingers at James. Many NBA fans believe that the four-time Finals MVP’s defensive limitations will prevent the Lakers from advancing in the NBA Playoffs. The team is performing incredibly well right now, however, winning eight consecutive games and sitting in third place in the West.

Now that Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves are all healthy, LA looks like a real championship contender. The biggest member of that trio is actually a big reason why the Lakers have achieved such a position in the latter half of the regular season.

James will continue to let Doncic take the lead offensively, but when the opportunity arises, he will do his best to spark the offense as both a scorer and playmaker. The atmosphere in Los Angeles has surprisingly matched the team’s excellent form.

The Purple and Gold (45-25) continue their six-game road trip when they take on the Orlando Magic (38-31) this Saturday at the Kia Center.

Bam Adebayo is a five-time All-Defensive selection, averaging 16.0 points in his career. He’s an undeniable difference-maker, but not the type of player who is expected to break the modern era single-game NBA scoring record. Well, the Miami Heat don’t often worry about expectations, and neither does their franchise pillar. The former No. 14 overall draft pick dropped 83 points against the Washington Wizards and is now behind only Wilt Chamberlain.

The possibility of Adebayo eclipsing the greatest center of all-time’s untouched 100-point mark became a shocking reality when he posted 31 points in the first quarter, single-handedly outscoring the Wizards. Although he did not reach the summit, the three-time All-Star still put on an unforgettable performance for the home crowd at the Kasia Center. He recreated the iconic Chamberlain photo after Miami’s 150–129 win.

83! pic.twitter.com/qn8x8xsuxM

– Miami Heat (@MiamiHEAT) 11 March 2026

The Miami Heat lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 124-117 on Thursday night, stopping the team once again in its main goal of climbing the standings to avoid the play-in tournament. There’s no denying that Heat star Bam Adebayo is sick and tired of being in the play-in tournament, as he made his thoughts known after the loss; However, this may be unavoidable.

Miami is very familiar with the play-in tournament, having finished as the eighth seed the past three seasons, and the team is looking to finish at least sixth to avoid it altogether. However, with 22 games left, time is running out to make a significant play this time around, with Thursday being a prime opportunity.

A win against the 76ers would have given the Heat a tiebreaker that could have implications for the postseason, with Philadelphia being the sixth seed and Miami being the eighth. The setbacks are having an impact on the team, as shown by Adebayo’s comments where he is fed up with being in the tournament and how the team is better than him.

via video from HeatCulture on Twitter, Adebayo said, “I don’t want to be in that situation anymore.” “We’re better than we’ve been in the play-ins the last four years.”

Bam Adebayo is completely fed up with being in the play-ins:

“Yeah, I don’t want to be in this mess anymore. We’re better off than we have been in the play-ins the last 4 years.”

“See if we can string together some Ws.”

I haven’t seen Bam so bloated in a minute… https://t.co/YxJ3nssPZi pic.twitter.com/2VLElOb0bx

– 𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙂𝙡𝙩𝙂𝙧𝙚 (@WadexFlash) 27 February 2026

Coming off a loss to the 76ers, Miami shot themselves in the foot in the first half, as Philadelphia got everything they wanted. Adebayo criticized the team’s effort, saying they “didn’t work hard enough.”

“I mean, I don’t know how to explain the effort. You could obviously see we weren’t trying hard enough to get guys off the line, take a lot of attempts,” Adebayo said after recording 29 points and 14 rebounds on Thursday, with video via Heat Nation on the X.

Bam Adebayo on Miami’s effort:

“We didn’t work hard enough, brother. I mean, I don’t know how to explain effort.”

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— 𝙀𝘼𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙂𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) 27 February 2026

Bam Adebayo explains where the heat has been “steady”

Although the Heat had to play without Norman Powell for a portion of the game after he left with a groin injury, the game showed another worrying trend that has affected the team. Since Miami was on a three-game winning streak prior to Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, not making a field goal in the final six and a half minutes of the game would result in the team losing.

Thursday was a similar day, with the Heat having a much better second half in erasing Philadelphia’s 17-point lead, even after Miami took the lead, the team was held scoreless for almost the last three minutes of the outing. Another frustration that Adebayo expressed was how “stagnant” they were.

“We became stagnant offensively,” Adebayo said, according to The Miami Herald. “We ran a certain play over and over again, and we stayed consistent.”

Another area the team needs to figure out is how to capitalize in clutch time, because when Powell was not in the game, players like Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and especially the returning Tyler Herro needed to come up big. Looking at the team’s production on both sides of the ball, the offense has been up and down.

After taking the league by storm with a 14–7 start, showcasing a new fast-paced style of play, it did not result in a league-top offense.

While Miami leads the league with 104.9 possessions per 48 minutes, the team ranks 15th in offensive rating (114.0), while the Heat are fifth in defensive rating (111.6).

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra admits need to do better

As the Heat look to continue to challenge themselves throughout the remainder of the season, it may be hard for a fan to believe that this team can put it all together and reach the sixth seed. In addition to the numerous injuries the team has gone through throughout the season, especially to Herro, head coach Erik Spoelstra is also looking to balance the youth movement on the team and get them playing significant minutes.

It can’t be denied that the one player people are pointing towards is Kel’El Ware, who is the breakout star among Miami’s youth, as he only played 12 minutes. The Heat are 1-9 when Ware plays less than 15 minutes, with other young players getting up-and-down minutes like Kaspars Jakuccionis, Myron Gardner, Keishad Johnson and Nikola Jovic, something Spoelstra will admit the team needs to get better at.

“I’ve got to do a better job with this group,” Spoelstra said, via the Miami Herald. “We have the potential that we can see. We have the explosiveness, we have the defense. It’s a matter of continuity. And that’s what I’m here for, to help bridge that with the veterans, to help our continuity.”

“But also to hold youth accountable,” Spoelstra continued. “And we have more of them than we have in recent history, but also develop them and give them confidence. And it’s a nice balance. But again, that’s what I came here for. I want to take that challenge, and I want to get better with it.”

While Spoelstra was candid, Adebayo was also quick to point out that coaches are “trying” to adjust to the younger players’ play.

“He’s trying,” Adebayo said. “I wouldn’t say he’s fully adjusted, but he’s trying. He’s trying to adjust, he’s trying to work it out, he’s trying to figure it out. The greatest part of it is that he’s trying it out. Because we all know our coaches. If something doesn’t work, he’ll fix it right away. So it’s good that he’s trying to work on it.”

The Heat’s young status has been a balancing act

It’s been a balancing act for Spoelstra, but he has repeatedly said he’s not in the business of gifting minutes to young players. This is evident in how much time has been given to Pelle Larsson, who has been a mainstay in the starting lineup recently, and Jaime Jacquez Jr., who has been the team’s undoubted sixth man.

“We won’t prioritize anything more than winning,” Spoelstra said. “Winning will be the ultimate thing. Take it or leave it, like it or not, that’s what the Miami Heat are about. We’re competing to win. You’ve got to earn your minutes. We’re not gifting minutes to anyone. We have more young players playing in the rotation than we have in a long time, and that’s the balance I’m pursuing.”

“Develop these players, give them confidence, but also hold them accountable to our standard,” Spoelstra added. “The standard is not going to change, and we think players improve fastest when there is accountability to win, when they are not just free minutes being gifted to someone.”

As mentioned, Miami has a lot of work to do with 22 games left in the season, and although it is very possible for the team to make a run and reach that coveted sixth seed, the Heat have not shown much promise to do so at this point. However, since the team has proven the doubters wrong in the past, Miami has been given another chance to rewrite the story.

Although the team has played very well on the road. In fact, no team has played more on the road than the Heat at this point, as the roster now gets an extended stretch at home, making it a prime opportunity to turn the season around.

“It’s very important,” Jacquez said. “We got seven points out of eight at home. It will be a good time for us to go strong and win some games.”

At any rate, the Heat are 31-29, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference as they return home to face the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Tyler Herro returned from a rib injury in a 128-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday after missing 15 straight games, the team was the healthiest it has been, arguably, all season. As the Heat look to maximize their full roster to their potential with 25 games left in the season ahead of Saturday’s showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Erik Spoelstra talks depth.

It has been a recurring trend that Miami’s injury report would be full of issues, with Herro at the forefront as he has missed 45 of the 57 games played so far. But after a much-needed All-Star break, the team dominated with a healthy roster, possibly displaying winning ways from the beginning of the season.

Despite the myriad of injuries, Spoelstra has touted the team’s depth, and even though it’s only one game, he said Friday’s win had a different feeling.

“I have a lot of positive feelings about our team and our depth, we’ve used it all season,” Spoelstra told ClutchPoints before Saturday’s game. “We’ve used it when guys have been out, and last night was an example of that when we had our full roster, you could feel the depth. You could feel the level of talent, you know, that we have on the roster. It’s just one game, but we have to keep building and stacking up. I have no problem with our guys feeling great about the game after the break, and now we have another one that’s behind us. And we want to build some continuity.”

Erik Spoelstra was asked if last night was a glimpse of how he envisioned the team going into the season because it was the healthiest he has ever played.

“You can feel the level of talent that we have on our roster, it’s just one game, but we have to keep developing…” #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/4SKbWumWJs

– Zachary Weinberger (@ZachWeinberger) 21 February 2026

Tyler Herro puts the spotlight on the Heat’s “legitimate” strength

With the return of the Heat’s star in Herro, it has given the team a chance to see which rotations work and which don’t, although there is still work to be done. Especially when it comes to Herro and Norman Powell, and when Herro came off the bench in his first game, the two only played three minutes together.

Still, others, such as Kel’El Ware, Kaspars Jaksionis, Jaime Jacquez Jr., Pelle Larsson, and others benefited from a healthy roster. Spoelstra even talked about how Miami has “legit depth” after the win.

“We have legitimate depth, we’ve been talking about it all year,” Spoelstra said after Friday’s win over the Hawks. “But when you have players out, the depth is used to fill players out and fill some gaps. But when we have everyone available, we look a lot different. It’s a game, but it’s something we’ve felt about our team for a while. We have our guys available right now.”

There’s no doubt that helps someone like captain Bam Adebayo, who was carrying more weight than usual due to the uncertainty over who would or would not be available.

“You love a team that has that much depth,” Adebayo said after recording 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists in Atlanta. “Because now you have different guys that can step up at any time. And throughout the rest of the season and going into the playoffs, you’re going to need that.”

Although Davion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic are out for Saturday, the team’s health is headed in the right direction.

At any rate, Miami looks to win out as the team is 30-27, eighth in the Eastern Conference, before Saturday’s home game against the Grizzlies.

MIAMI – The Miami Heat are getting a huge boost from Tyler Herro returning to practice after missing the last 15 games, another player on the team chasing consistency is Nikola Jovic. While Jovic’s fourth Heat season has been an extended slump, the 22-year-old spoke honestly about his year and what he wants to address.

With 26 games left in the season, Jovive looks to help Miami win games somehow, although his minutes have been up and down, averaging 17.9 minutes, his lowest since his rookie season. It’s no doubt been a tough season for Jovic, getting used to the team’s new fast-paced style of offense, as he averaged 7.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, while shooting 37 percent from the field and 27.2 percent from deep.

The “repeat” area the Heat’s Nikola Jovic is trying to get rid of

Jovic spoke to ClutchPoints in a one-on-one interview after Thursday’s practice, and emphasized how this season has been a “repetitive” trend with his inconsistent outings and interactions with head coach Erik Spoelstra.

When it comes to his performance, he describes how he would play well in some games, then lag, lose playing time and then find himself taken out of the rotation. In trying to shake off that tendency, Jovic is confident that it is not a mental issue that is hindering him.

“Spo [Spoelstra] He called me to his office several times. And it’s usually the same thing, he’s always asking me, how can he help me?… But at this point, it’s usually the same thing; I’ll play well a few games, and my minutes will go down, and then I’ll be out of the rotation. I’ll be back, looking good again. And it’s getting repetitive to such an extent that when I sit down with Spo, it feels like we’re trying to figure out what to do.

“But it’s not easy, but like I said, it’s not a confidence thing. I really believe in myself. I know how good I am. It’s just a weird season, the way we play, the way the team works. You know, it’s just weird. But Spo is really trying to help me, and I’m really trying to help the team. It’s just at this point, it’s really repetitive, where it’s kind of the same. Things are happening…so, yes, we’re still trying to figure things out.”

Heat’s Nikola Jovic is on much-needed All-Star break

As the Heat are trying to turn their season around, Jovic is looking to do the same individually, as he has shown flashes throughout his young career that he can help the team in a myriad of ways. The team feels the same way, as the 2022 first-round pick was rewarded with a four-year, $62.4 million contract extension in October.

Having the ability to be a point-forward, providing Miami with positional versatility, he may want to come back to provide significant minutes off the bench or when he is in the starting lineup. There’s no doubt that the reset was needed for Jovic as the All-Star break comes at the perfect time, he told ClutchPoints it helped his body rest physically, but also took his mind off basketball for a while.

“Coming off a tough EuroBasket that I had, I came right here, and I was trying to look as good as possible. So I didn’t really stop working out. So this break really helped my little injuries, kind of, heal,” Jovic said. “Mentally, it was good. I was with some of my friends. Mentally it was a good thing for me, I wasn’t thinking too much about basketball, but at the same time, trying to figure out what I want to do and how to make sure I look my best when I come back.”

Jovic will talk about the importance of taking good care of the mental side and how important it is for any basketball player, but will also discuss how it hasn’t been a hindrance this season.

“I’m happy every morning, I’m happy every time I go to sleep. And I think that’s something that’s really important,” Jovic said. “Basketball is something I know I’m good at. And even though some people may think I’m not doing well this year…I also feel like I’m probably not the best version of myself…but I don’t think it has anything to do with the mental side of things.”

Heat’s Nikola Jovic is on if offense is hurting his season

There may be a lot of talk about why Jovic has struggled to find a consistent role this season, with one possible reason being the new offensive identity the Heat are implementing. Although the team has regressed to the middle after getting off to an electric 14-7 start, Miami is still averaging 119.6 points per game (fifth in the NBA) and leads the league with 104.87 possessions per 48 minutes.

As for Jovic, he’ll say his down season “probably” has to do with the new offense, but more that it’s not a byproduct of the system.

“I mean, it’s probably, you never really know,” Jovic said. “The weird thing is we talk about how much better we look, but the reality is our record is the same as last year, you know. And people thought we looked really bad last year. So there’s both sides. Maybe it’s because of the offense, maybe it’s because I’m just not doing good enough. Me personally. I don’t think it has anything to do with the offense, the way I play, the way my minutes work…”

Jovic added, “I started at the beginning of the year, after the first game, I was eight, nine, games off the bench.” “So I got waived then, and then after five games I was out of the rotation. So it was a weird season, you know. And even now, I don’t know when I’ll go in, whether I’ll play 5, 12, or 17 minutes…So right now, I’m just trying to help this team win.”

Heat’s Nikola Jovic talks about his goals for the rest of the season

If one thing is certain, it’s that the Heat want to move away from the eighth-seed purgatory and make another trip to the play-in tournament that they have been languishing in for the past three seasons. Jovic echoes the same sentiment, saying that his goal for the remainder of the season is to help Miami win more games, hopefully improving as a result.

When Jovic was asked what his mindset was going into the remaining 26 games, he said, “Help this team win as many games as possible.” “You know, it’s been the same thing since I’ve been here, you know, basically, if I played or I didn’t play, well, it seems like we’re always finishing in the play-in, you know. And it feels weird. So we’re trying to get in the top six, where we don’t have to be in the play-in.”

“And from there, I’m trying to figure things out. I’m really just trying to help this team win and then get to the playoffs and then figure out how to win the playoffs. So, I don’t personally look at my stats, or how I look personally, as long as we win, I know I’ve done my job,” Jovic continued.

As Jovic pointed out, Miami is in a familiar spot, where the team has a 29-27 record and is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but a hopeful turnaround will begin on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks.