Jakucionis also flashed the intriguing upside that led some to project him to be a lottery pick in the draft before he fell to the Heat at No. 20, recording an efficient 24 points on 7-of-12 shooting ...

Kasparas Jakucionis brings European flair and relentless playmaking to Miami, a young guard whose size, skill and fearless ...

Kasparas Jakucionis arrives in Miami with a rookie deal worth millions, giving the Heat a young Lithuanian guard whose ...

The Heat saw what they needed from rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, but his NBA readiness, particularly ball security, is still a ...

Kasparas Jakucionis joined the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team ahead of the 2024-25 season. Illinois announced Jakucionis signed to become a Fighting Illini on May 29, 2024.

Kasparas Jakucionis stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 20th pick by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

The Miami Heat’s opening game at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League was decided in the first quarter. At least from a Kasparas Jakucionis perspective.

A pro scout told HoopsHype on Jakucionis: “Kasparas has the vision, but the assist-to-turnover ratio’s rough. Secondary creator at best – not a franchise PG.

Still, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is encouraged by Jakucionis’ ability to battle through his offensive struggles – and impressed by how the Lithuanian native is making an impact elsewhere.

Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds as No. 22 Illinois held on to defeat Washington 81-77 on Sunday afternoon in Seattle and complete a sweep of its trip to the ...

Scout's Notes: An NBA scout on Kasparas Jakucionis: “I think he’s got potential, he’s got some scoring ability, actually, he reminded me a bit of Tyrese Haliburton.