Jaime Jaquez Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Shines in starting role Jaquez posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Play-In Game win over the Bulls.

Impact Jaquez had big shoes to fill as he entered the starting lineup in place of Jimmy Butler (knee), and he didn't disappoint. Friday marked his second time in four games scoring 20 or more points, and he did so with efficiency. Jaquez also packed the stat sheet with an impressive effort on the glass and as a distributor of the basketball The Heat will need to continue to lean on the rookie forward entering the team's opening-round series against Boston.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Jaquez is starting Friday's Play-In Game against the Bulls.

Impact Jaquez will take the place of Jimmy Butler, who is expected to miss several weeks with an MCL sprain. While Butler is surely a big loss for the Heat, Jaquez has shown that he can produce while playing with the first unit, scoring in double figures in 16 of 20 starts during the regular season.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent stat line in loss Jaquez closed Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game loss to the 76ers with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes.

Impact Jaquez looked good despite coming off the bench and was one of Miami's top contributors on offense. He's widely expected to move into the starting lineup for Friday's matchup against the Bulls due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (knee), and that would translate into an uptick in his usage rate.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in Sunday win Jaquez racked up 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 win over Toronto.

Impact Jaquez thrived in a starting role earlier this season, and while he had some problems adjusting to a bench role as the campaign progressed, there's no question the rookie out of UCLA was one of the league's best first-year players while also ending the season on a strong note. Jaquez should see decent minutes off the bench when the Heat take on the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Jaquez posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 125-103 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Jaquez registered his ninth outing with 20 or more points this season, and while he has been losing his place in head coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation compared to earlier in the campaign, he's still capable of putting up solid numbers on any given game. Jaquez has averaged just 8.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his last 10 appearances, however, so he doesn't carry a lot of upside into the regular-season finale against the Raptors on Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Jaquez accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Rockets.

Impact Jaquez and Tyler Herro combined for 29 points off Miami's bench during Friday's win over Houston. The rookie Jaquez seemed to bust out of his shooting slump, as he is converting just 25.9 percent of his 2.7 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Portland Jaquez (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jaquez has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with an ankle injury. However, the return of Jimmy Butler will likely send the rookie forward back to the bench.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor ankle issue Jaquez is probable for Friday's game against Portland due to an ankle injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jaquez continues to manage knee and ankle injuries, but he's missed just one game since the beginning of February. Over his last 26 appearances (five starts), Jaquez has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers little in spot start Jaquez totaled 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Jaquez returned from a knee injury, sliding into the starting lineup after Jimmy Butler was ruled out due to an illness. Despite the promotion, Jaquez failed to reach any great heights, something that has become commonplace over the past few weeks. At best, managers should view him as a viable streaming consideration, if and when the schedule dictates.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Tuesday Jaquez (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jaquez has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left knee soreness. The rookie forward will replace Jimmy Butler (illness) in the starting lineup. Jaquez is averaging 15.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.6 minutes across his previous 10 starts this season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Jaquez (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Jaquez may miss a second straight game due to left knee soreness. Kevin Love (heel) is also questionable, so if both forwards are available, Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic would likely see decreased playing time.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Sunday Jaquez is out Sunday versus Cleveland due to discomfort in his left knee and ankle, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Jaquez has averaged 8.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 31.0 minutes across his last five appearances, two of which were starts. Caleb Martin (knee) remains questionable, and his status will need to be monitored, with Haywood Highsmith and Nikola Jovic being candidates to step up in Miami's forward rotation.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Jaquez has been given a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cavaliers due to both knee and ankle issues, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact This is Jaquez's first time popping up on Miami's injury report with these specific injuries. His status will presumably depend on how he is feeling after testing things out during pregame warmups. The rookie has averaged 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 triples across 27.9 minutes in March. Should he ultimately not get the green light, Hayward Highsmith and Nikola Jovic could see increased minutes.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Wednesday Jaquez will head to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Cavs.

Impact Jaquez is being replaced by Patty Mills in the starting unit for Wednesday's game, so his value will take a bit of a hit with the demotion to the second unit. The Heat will start Mills, Terry Rozier, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Thomas Bryant on Wednesday evening.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Solid showing in spot start Jaquez amassed 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 win over Detroit.

Impact With Jimmy Butler (foot) sidelined, Jaquez got his first start since Feb. 26 and turned in a solid performance. The rookie forward hasn't been consistent of late -- he scored a total of 16 points over the prior three games combined -- but he's maintained a significant role in the Miami rotation. Over 12 games since the All-Star break, Jaquez is averaging 11.3 points, 4.3 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 threes in 29.2 minutes a contest while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Sunday Jaquez will start Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact With Jimmy Butler (foot) and Nikola Jovic (hamstring) sidelined, Jaquez and Haywood Highsmith will join the starting lineup. As a starter this season (17 games), Jaquez has averaged 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 32.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output off bench Friday Jaquez recorded 25 points (10-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 107-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Jaquez has found ways to produce both as a starter and off the bench, and he's been thriving in that latter role in recent weeks. He's scored in double digits in each of his last four outings with the second unit, and this 25-point performance was his best scoring performance when coming off the bench all season long. Jaquez is averaging 11.7 points per game when deployed with the second unit this season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds rhythm from outside Jaquez amassed 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact It's the first time in nearly two months that Jacquez has drained multiple three-pointers, as his last such performance came Jan. 10 against the Thunder. The rookie forward has been able to make a contribution despite his recent shooting woes from long distance, and over the last 12 games he's averaging 11.0 points, 4.7 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 threes in 28.8 minutes a contest.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins second unit Jaquez will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus Portland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact No surprises here, as Jimmy Butler is returning from his one-game suspension. Jaquez made the most of his fill-in start Monday versus the Kings, producing 26 points (12-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 38 minutes.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Pours in 26 points in starting role Jaquez supplied 26 points (12-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 121-110 victory over the Kings.

Impact Jaquez helped the Heat win a fourth-straight game on a night where most of the starters were out. Jaquez aptly filled in for Jimmy Butler (suspension) with his second-best scoring total of the season. Although Jaquez was routinely posting strong numbers prior to a seven-game absence in January, his demotion to the second unit has had an adverse effect on his bottom line, Unless Miami's injury concerns become a more consistent problem, nights like these will be a rarity for the rookie.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Breaks Out For A 26-Point Performance In Win Vs. Sacramento Kings Jaime Jaquez Jr. records 20 points for the first time since returning from injury

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to starting lineup Jaquez is starting Monday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Jaquez is averaging 15.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 52.8 percent shooting across his last five games as a starter. He is joined by Delon Wright, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo in a makeshift starting lineup Monday while Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic are suspended and Tyler Herro (knee) and Terry Rozier (knee) are sidelined due to injuries.

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