The Miami Heat’s offseason already looks nothing like it did a few weeks ago, and Pat Riley may not be done reshaping the roster. After landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in one of the biggest blockbuster deals of the decade, Miami has already turned over major pieces, and Nikola Jovic could be the next name on the move.
Jovic, the Heat’s first-round pick from 2022, signed a four-year rookie extension worth $62.4 million before last season. But his role faded hard as the year went on. He was basically invisible down the stretch of the regular season, appearing in just eight games after January, and that has opened the door for Miami to consider moving on.
One proposed deal would send Jovic and a 2031 second-round draft pick to the Grizzlies for Ty Jerome.
Jerome, 29, had his breakout in 2025 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he emerged as a productive bench guard. He posted 50/40 splits and played well enough to land a three-year, $28 million contract with Memphis in the 2025 offseason. His time with the Grizzlies has been slowed by injuries, though, and he didn’t make his debut until January.
Even with the limited run, Jerome produced in 15 games, averaging just south of 20 points while continuing to show the same efficiency he flashed during his breakout season. Memphis appears to be heading toward a rebuild after moving on from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, which could make Jerome available. For Miami, he’d give the team a needed sharp guard next to Davion Mitchell.
The Heat’s summer has already included plenty of change. Along with Antetokounmpo, Miami gave up 2025 All-Star Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis in the deal, while also adding Bobby Portis. The team also lost 2026 All-Star guard Norman Powell to the Chicago Bulls in free agency, but responded by signing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year deal and bringing back Simone Fontecchio for another season.
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