Jaquez posted 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes during Miami's 112-91 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
The Heat entered Tuesday's game averaging 120.1 points per game -- fifth-best in the Association -- but Miami struggled from the field in the loss. Jaquez was able to provide the Heat with a spark off the bench with a team-high 21 points and a plus-nine point differential. Jaquez has scored at least 21 points in back-to-back games, and over his last nine outings he has averaged 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals over 31.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Back to bench Sunday
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Jaquez is not in Miami's starting lineup against New York on Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez started Friday's loss to the Celtics and finished with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and four turnovers across 36 minutes. However, with Andrew Wiggins (back) cleared to return, Jaquez will revert to a bench role for Sunday's road tilt. Since Dec. 1, Jaquez has averaged 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.8 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Starting Friday
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Jaquez is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Tyler Herro (toe), Andrew Wiggins (back), Pelle Larsson (ankle) and Davion Mitchell (ankle) all unavailable Friday night, Jaquez will draw his first start of the season, and he should see a lot of playmaking opportunities. Per 36 minutes this year, Jaquez owns averages of 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Scores 19 points off bench
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Jaquez amassed 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Thursday's 106-95 win over the Nets.
With Tyler Herro (toe) sidelined, Jaquez has seen his minutes in the mid-30s and has been a larger part of the offense. If Herro can't give it a go Friday in Boston, Jaquez should again see a bump in minutes and usage, which would put him on the radar as a potential target in daily fantasy leagues.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Balanced output off bench
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Jaquez produced 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 106-96 loss to the Raptors.
Jaquez's fantasy value has taken a hit while the Heat have gotten healthier, though his minutes have remained fairly consistent. Over his last seven appearances, the versatile forward has averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Drops 27 points in loss
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Jaquez chipped in 27 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-12 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 loss to the Kings.
With Tyler Herro (toe), Davion Mitchell (groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip) sidelined, Jaquez logged a season-high-tying 35 minutes off the bench. The third-year forward delivered an extremely efficient performance and led the Heat in scoring, while just two of the team's starters finished in double figures in the loss. Jaquez has recorded 20-plus minutes in four straight games, averaging 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.8 minutes per game during that span.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Upgraded to available
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Jaquez (groin) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez is shedding a questionable designation with a groin injury, returning from a one-game absence. The forward has averaged 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 29.7 minutes per contest over 19 games this season, but a healthy Heat roster likely means his playing time is due to decline a bit going forward.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Questionable for Saturday
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Jaquez (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Detroit, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez, who is averaging 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists this season, was unable to practice Friday with this new injury. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, and the Heat will likely see how he responds to treatment before making a final call.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Sits out practice
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Jaquez missed Friday's practice with a strained right groin, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
This is a new issue for Jaquez after he previously battled a hip issue. For now, he can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Detroit. Jaquez holds averages of 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists this season.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Now probable vs. Bucks
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Jaquez (hip) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
The Heat are effectively set to be at full strength for the first time all season Wednesday. Jaquez has averaged 16.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 30.9 minutes per contest across 13 games this month, though his playing time could see a slight dip with Miami healthier now.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Double-doubles in OT win
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Jaquez popped off for 22 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, two blocks and two turnovers in 33 minutes during Monday's 140-138 overtime win over the Cavaliers.
Jaquez, who posted his fourth 20-point game this season, brought some great energy off the bench in this one, immediately impacting the game with his playmaking, aggression on the glass and active hands on defense. He drilled a clutch shot with seven seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime, and he then came through again with another big bucket in the closing minute of overtime to put Miami up by three. Donovan Mitchell then countered with an wild, miracle three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to tie it up, but Andrew Wiggins was able to seal the deal with a game-winning, alley-oop jam on Miami's final inbounds play.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Questionable Saturday
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Jaquez (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Jaquez is dealing with an ankle injury, which could keep him on the sideline for the first time this season. If he's ruled out, the team will likely turn to Dru Smith and Kasparas Jakucionis off the bench.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Leads bench with 21 points
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Jaquez recorded 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 loss to the Nuggets.
It's the third time in the last five games Jaquez has topped 20 points, although he managed just six points in each of the other two contests. The third-year forward is emerging as the leader of Miami's second unit, averaging 17.4 points, 6.3 boards, 4.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.1 minutes a contest to kick off the season.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Regresses in reserve role
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Jaquez provided six points (2-8 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and six assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 loss to the Spurs.
Although Jaquez turned in decent secondary totals, he finished with his first single-digit scoring total of the season in the defeat. He regressed despite recording his highest minute total of the season, indicating that his floor might not be as high as originally thought. He's been a fantasy darling in winning DFS lineups this season, and a larger sample size is needed from the UCLA product before he's off the board completely.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Erupts for 28 bench points
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Jaquez collected 28 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over Charlotte.
Jaquez led the Heat in scoring despite beyond deployed off the bench, taking full advantage of his looks on the offensive end. He was also productive as a distributor and has dished out five or more assists in each of his past three games. Jaquez is off to a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four appearances.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Another strong showing
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Jaquez ended Sunday's 115-107 win over the Knicks with 17 points (8-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes.
Jaquez, who was coming off a letdown of a 2024-25 campaign, certainly seems to have found his stride to open the new season. Through the first three games, he's second on the Heat in nine-category fantasy value with averages of 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals. He's shooting a red-hot 71.0 percent from the field, however, and that's obviously not sustainable.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Returns to bench
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Jaquez won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.
With Miami resting its regulars, Jaquez started Sunday against the Magic and posted nine points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two assists in 15 minutes. After a strong rookie campaign, Jaquez took a step back last season. He's looking to rebound in Year 3 and take advantage of Tyler Herro's (ankle) absence to start the regular season.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Joins first unit
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Jaquez will start Sunday's preseason game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The Heat are resting Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell, while Nikola Jovic (back) is out. Jaquez, who is coming off a letdown of a sophomore season, has looked sharp in the preseason thus far.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Productive off bench
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Jaquez finished with 19 points (6-8 FG, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes of Wednesday's 112-107 preseason loss to the Spurs.
After starting the first two preseason games, Jaquez came off the bench Wednesday with the Heat giving Dru Smith a look in the starting lineup. Regardless of whether he starts or not, Jaquez has been a bright spot in the preseason, and it seems like coach Erik Spoelstra is going to rely on him quite a bit in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Jaquez will come off the bench for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez started each of Miami's first two preseason games, but he'll retreat to a reserve role Wednesday. Dru Smith replaces him in the first five. Still, expect Jaquez to hold a significant role off the bench.
