Heat’s Omer Yurtseven looking at another lost week; Nikola Jovic details bird’s-eye view of nothing

Despite traveling for the team’s three-game western swing, second-year center Omer Yurtseven likely won’t make his season debut until the Miami Heat return to FTX Arena next week.

Yurtseven has been out since the preseason opener with what the Heat are listing as a left-ankle impingement.

“It’s more to have him around here and continue his work,” coach Erik Spoelstra said ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. “He’s making progress. Not quite ready to get out here in live action, but we want him to continue his work.”

Asked for a potential timetable, Yurtseven said, “I think I’m going to be back in less than a week, hopefully. But I’ve got to sacrifice and I’ve just got to take the pain that comes with it, and that’s what I’m going to do. But hopefully sooner rather than later. But less than a week is my hope.”

The Heat’s trip continues with a Thursday night game against the Golden State Warriors and a Saturday game against the Sacramento Kings. The team then returns home for a Tuesday game against the Warriors.

Yurtseven said he felt the ailment during training camp in the Bahamas, exacerbating it during the Oct. 4 preseason opener against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

“I think it was lingering over,” he said of camp. “But like the Minnesota game was just when I got hit with it, fourth quarter, around the fourth quarter, that’s when I truly felt it.”

For now, there is discomfort and a limited range of motion.

“Both,” he said. “Discomfort, and that limit is I think is the reason for it.”

Yurtseven said the goal is to return “ASAP.”

“I need me out there more than anybody, anything,” he said. “I don’t know. I miss being out there. Yeah, it’s just been frustrating to see guys battle so hard and knowing I can help them.”

Obstructed view

Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic are back with the team after being suspended for Monday night’s loss to the Toronto Raptors in the wake of Saturday night’s fracas in a home victory over Toronto.

Jovic, suspended for leaving the immediate bench area, said it was particularly odd being able to see the arena from his Biscayne Boulevard apartment.

“My first game out that I was not watching from the court, it was a little weird, because also I’m living right across the arena,” the 19-year-old rookie forward from Serbia said. “I can see from my windows and balcony. So I’m like right there, but not in there.

“So yeah, it was tough because we lost. I’m not playing right now. But still, I love to be there with those guys and help them as much as I can.”

Jovic said he now is fully aware of the NBA’s zero tolerance for leaving the bench at such a moment.

“Yeah. for sure,” he said. “That’s not a question no more.”

Tough watch

Martin, suspended for instigating and exacerbating the incident with Toronto rookie center Christian Koloko, also watched from home.

“It’s tough watching knowing you can contribute to a win,” he said. “Guys did a great job playing the game. There were a couple stretches defensively that [I could have] impacted the game. Overall, I’m feeling like I definitely could have contributed for sure.”

Martin declined to say whether he would appeal the lost-salary component of the suspension.

“I’ll talk it over with my people,” he said. “Obviously, I know the chances are whatever. Maybe they look at some things that were missed leading up to it. But at the end of the day, I plan on just moving forward.”