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Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez injuries a Miami Heat setback?


Q: Jaime Jaquez Jr. played one summer league game and then was out with a shoulder injury. Now one preseason game, out with a groin. Nikola Jovic missed most of his rookie season with his back, and now is out with a knee. Sucks the young guys can not stay on the court. – Jon.

A: Actually, it was two summer-league appearances for Jaime Jaquez Jr., but your point is valid, with nothing more meaningful than court time for young players. The same goes for Nikola Jovic, even with his meaningful minutes for Serbia at the World Cup last month. And with Jaime dealing with a groin strain and Jovic with a knee bruise, those are the types of ailments that can linger, even with coach Erik Spoelstra insisting on day-to-day designations with the team’s current injuries. For veterans such as Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson and Caleb Martin, they know what it takes to get their bodies to the starting line, with the expectations of all three being ready for the Oct. 25 season opener against the Pistons. As it was, it would have been difficult for Jaime and Nikola to crack the opening-night rotation. Now that appears particularly unlikely.



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