Q: Free Nikola Jovic. If I’m the Heat I give Nikola Jovic a four-year deal while he’s still cheap, too. – Swann.

A: It is interesting that for all the speculation about Tyler Herro’s extension window in October, that there has been little discussion about a Nikola Jovic extension window that already is open. While at one point maximizing cap space for next summer appeared a priority, that no longer appears to be quite the case, with the 2026 free-agency list hardly overwhelming. But there also is something to be said about encouraging a prove-it season. The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the former NBA executive, suggested a four-year deal, in the $50 million to $60 million range. Considering Niko would have a $13.3 million cap hold as a restricted free agent next summer without an extensio

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