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 Monday
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Jaquez (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez missed Saturday's game with a groin issue, but he was able to practice Sunday and said he was "very hopeful" to play Monday, so he's moving in the right direction. We should get another update following Monday's shootaround, but if Jaquez is able to return, Nikola Jovic's minutes would dip.
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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: Efficient in season opener
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Jaquez amassed 13 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3 Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and an assist over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 125-121 loss to Orlando.
Jaquez led all bench players in minutes and rebounds, and tied with Simone Fontecchio to pace the rest of the second unit in scoring. He also played seven more minutes than starter Nikola Jovic, indicating that despite not starting, Jaquez still has a vital role within the team moving forward.
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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.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Starts another preseason game
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Jaquez finished with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two turnovers across 23 minutes of Monday's 103-93 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Notably, Jaquez has started both preseason games for the Heat so far. With the team aiming to play at a faster pace, the Heat are leaning into smaller lineups so far, which benefits guys like Jaquez and Nikola Jovic. With Tyler Herro (ankle) sidelined to begin the season, Jaquez appears to be picking up steam as a candidate to start on Opening Night.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Starting in preseason game
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Jaquez is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez will accompany Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell and Nikola Jovic in the starting lineup for this preseason contest in Puerto Rico. Jaquez has been mostly a bench player in his first two years in the league, starting in only 37 of his 141 regular-season contests so far.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Team option picked up
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Miami exercised its 2026-27 team option for Jaquez on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
No surprises here. Jaquez is coming off a letdown of a 2024-25 season, but Miami coach Erik Spoelstra has said many times that he's a believer in the wing's ability. With Tyler Herro (ankle) set to miss the beginning of the season, there is a larger path to minutes on the wings if Jaquez can take advantage of the opportunity.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Coming off bench for Play-In
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Jaquez isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez will return to his regular reserve role Wednesday after nabbing a spot start in the Heat's regular-season finale. In 66 games this season, Jaquez averaged 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 20.7 minutes.
