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Summer still uneven for Kasparas Jakucionis as Heat fall to Pistons in Vegas



There likely won’t be many, if any days, this season when Kasparas Jakucionis will have the opportunity to be the leading man for the Miami Heat. Thursday at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, was one that came practically by default. And again left questions about the guard out of Illinois taken at No. 20 last month by the Heat. With Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson having left summer league, and ...
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/summer-still-uneven-kasparas-jakucionis-013200488.html
 
Kasparas Jakucionis Takes on Lead Role for Miami Heat in NBA Summer League



With the Miami Heat sitting Pelle Larson and Kel'el Ware on Thursday night, former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis immediately became the focal point of the Heat's offense in the NBA Summer League outing against the Detroit Pistons. In one of his bright spots, Jakucionis showcased his dynamic ability as a lead guard – especially out of the pick-and-roll. On another positive note, Jakucionis continued to stay active defensively, as he has all summer, which has been a welcome surprise.
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Source: https://www.si.com/college/illinois...jakucionis-lead-role-miami-heat-summer-league
 
Did the Miami Heat Pass on Damian Lillard Because of Kasparas Jakucionis?



According to Sam Amico, a senior NBA writer, the Miami Heat had no interest in signing former superstar guard (and likely still-potent starter) Damian Lillard. Combine a concerning injury for any basketball player (one that used to be the death knell for careers) with Lillard's age (35), and it's hard to imagine him coming back as the player he once was. Or there's this: Perhaps the Heat already feel secure with the point guard they selected in the first round of last month's NBA Draft, No. 20 overall pick Kasparas Jakucionis.
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Source: https://www.si.com/college/illinois...t-damian-lillard-kasparas-jakucionis-decision
 
Miami Heat Reportedly Passed On Signing Damian Lillard Due To Injury Concerns



Sam Amico of Amico Hoops later reported that the Miami Heat never really contemplated signing veteran guard Damian Lillard in this offseason. The news arrived when Lillard is still in rehab following the Achilles injury he sustained which kept him out for most of last season. Known for its caution in roster building, the Heat quite rightly worried about Lillard's health and age. “He overachieved, dame hang it up,” one user bluntly wrote, expressing doubt on Lillard ever coming back to form.
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Source: https://celebrityinsider.org/miami-...damian-lillard-due-to-injury-concerns-557343/
 
Ira Winderman: Subtle or severe? Heat remix allows Erik Spoelstra many different options.



MIAMI — In an NBA offseason of massive makeovers, from the Phoenix Suns deconstructing to the Los Angeles Clippers reconstructing, the Miami Heat’s summer has stood far more muted. Norman Powell, Simone Fontecchio, Kasparas Jakucionis and Vlad Goldin in; Duncan Robinson, Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, Alec Burks, Josh Christopher and Isaiah Stevens out. And yet even with that minor amount of ...
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ira-winderman-subtle-severe-heat-093000832.html
 
Miami Heat First-Round Rookie Graded After Disappointing Summer League Performance



With the Summer League officially concluding, the rookies and younger stars have shown their potential on the court. The Miami Heat's Summer League season finished up on Friday. First-round draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis was presumably who the Heat were most intrigued to see some action out of. The Illinois product was viewed as a major steal in last month's NBA draft.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/heat-s-...fter-disappointing-summer-league-01k0pg5z6ahe
 
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