JAIME JAQUEZ JR. #11 - SMALL FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
15.2  PPG  •
5.3  RPG  •
4.6  APG 
#11 - SMALL FORWARD - MIAMI HEAT
15.2 PPG
5.3 RPG
4.6 APG
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2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Wembanyama becomes even bigger favorite

Victor Wembanyama is pulling away from Chet Holmgren and the rest of the field for NBA Rookie of the Year. Check out the latest odds.
MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year odds: Wembanyama becomes even bigger favorite
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
See De'Aaron Fox talk about Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr. after Kings loss Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox talks about Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. after the Kings' loss on Feb. 26, 2024, at Golden 1 Cent...
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The NBA dunk contest is broken — how can the league fix it?

Saturday's NBA dunk contest was a new low for a once-beloved part of All-Star Weekend.
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
The NBA dunk contest is broken — how can the league fix it?

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday with the highly anticipated skills, 3-point and dunk contests. Here are the top moments!
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
2024 NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

2023-24 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: Mac McClung favored to win dunk contest

The defending champion is the betting favorite to win Saturday's Slam Dunk Contest. Check out the latest odds.
FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
2023-24 NBA All-Star Weekend odds: Mac McClung favored to win dunk contest
Returns to bench Jaquez isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bucks.
Impact Nikola Jovic will replace Jaquez in the starting lineup Tuesday. With Jimmy Butler (personal), Terry Rozier (knee) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) out, the rookie forward will likely be relied upon to lead Miami's second unit.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cracks starting five Jaquez will start at forward for the Heat in Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact He'll re-enter the starting five for the first time since making his return to action in late January following a six-game absence due to a strained left groin. While coming off the bench in Miami's last seven games, Jaquez has seen his playing time and fantasy value take a big hit, with the rookie averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 three-pointers in 25.3 minutes per game over that stretch. He'll likely see a temporary spike as he moves back to the top unit in place of Jimmy Butler (personal), who is out Sunday while he takes a leave of absence from the Heat following the death of a family matter. Butler is uncertain to be available for either of the Heat's final two games before the All-Star break (Tuesday in Milwaukee, Wednesday in Philadelphia), so Jaquez could have some appeal as a streamer beyond Sunday's contest.
FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Low minutes continue Jaquez totaled 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 121-95 win over the Magic.
Impact Miami is mostly healthy these days, and with Terry Rozier in town, Jaquez has seen his minutes trend in the wrong direction. Over his past seven games, the rookie played 23.3 minutes per contest to go with averages of 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 turnovers.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2024: Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung headline participants

Jaylen Brown is the first NBA All-Star since 2017 to participate in the dunk contest.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2024: Jaylen Brown, Mac McClung headline participants
Brings defensive stats in return Jaquez (groin) tallied six points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, two steals, two blocks and one rebound across 24 minutes in Saturday's 125-109 loss to the Knicks.
Impact After starting in 12 of his prior 13 appearances before missing six straight games with a left groin strain, Jaquez came off the bench in his return to action Saturday. Though he made a mark on the defensive end with the pair of steals and blocks, Jaquez's usage sat at just 9.4 percent on the day, well below his season-long rate of 18.2 percent. Before missing time with the groin strain, Jaquez had benefited from an expanded role on the offensive end while both Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro missed time, but Butler and Herro are now back to full health. Additionally, the Heat recently acquired another high-usage player in Terry Rozier, and with Bam Adebayo also still on hand, Jaquez looks as though he'll fall further down in the offensive hierarchy than he had prior to suffering the injury. With that in mind, Jaquez may be hard-pressed to maintain his season-long average of 13.8 points per game, which had already been propped up by 51.2 percent shooting from the field.
JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off the bench Saturday Jaquez isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Knicks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jaquez will come off the bench in his first game Saturday after a six-game absence due to a groin injury. The rookie forward is averaging 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to return Saturday Jaquez (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Jaquez missed six straight games due to a left groin strain but will return to action Saturday. He was a regular starter before his absence, averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals while starting 11 of his past 12 appearances. However, it's unclear if he'll reclaim a starting spot upon his return, as the Heat are back to full strength and added Terry Rozier to the mix since Jaquez last played.
JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Boston Jaquez (groin) is out for Thursday's game versus the Celtics.
Impact Jaquez will miss his seventh straight game Thursday while dealing with a strained left groin. Caleb Martin should continue to receive extended playing time in his absence. Jaquez's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Knicks.
JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Jaquez (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Jaquez's absence streak will extend to six games Wednesday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a left groin strain. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Boston.
JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Wednesday Jaquez (groin) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Jaquez will likely miss a fifth straight game due to a left groin strain. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Sunday that Jaquez is without a timetable to return, so until he logs a full practice, Jaquez can likely be considered doubtful for future contests as well. Caleb Martin, Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith (foot) are candidates for increased roles until Jaquez returns.
JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Rookie Rankings: Wemby's role change, Jaquez's versatility and more Chet Holmgren still leads the race, but Victor Wembanyama has come on strong since the Spurs moved him to center. Plus, a Heat rookie rises.
JANUARY 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Without a concrete return Jaquez (groin) will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday versus the Magic and is currently without a timetable to return, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports...
Impact Despite the seemingly pessimistic outlook on Jaquez' short-term availability, coach Eric Spoelstra noted that team trainers "have been encouraged" by the rookie's ongoing recovery from a left groin strain. Nonetheless, Jaquez is at risk of missing multiple contests beyond Monday, leaving Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic to continue operating in enlarged roles.
JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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