JAIME JAQUEZ JR. NEWS

Leads bench with 21 points 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

How Jaime Jaquez is powering the Heat without Tyler Herro Miami's young star has bounced back from a so-so last season with a dynamite start filling in for injured stars.

NOVEMBER 3 • FANSIDED.COM

Strikes for season-high 31 in loss Jaquez totaled 31 points (11-16 FG, 9-13 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact The third-year forward led all scorers on the night as he set a new personal best in points on the young season. Jaquez is quickly putting his sophomore struggles behind him, and through six games as the leader of the Heat's second unit he's averaging 18.7 points, 6.8 boards and 4.5 assists in 30.2 minutes a contest while shooting a stunning 63.8 percent from the floor.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heat faced with Jaime Jaquez Jr. dilemma that will define their future With the way Jaime Jaquez Jr. has played this season, the Miami Heat have a tough decision to make about his future.

NOVEMBER 1 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Heat reserve has shown massive improvement in early season Jaime Jaquez Jr. wasn't expected to do any of this for the Miami Heat this season.

OCTOBER 31 • THESTATE.COM

Regresses in reserve role 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Jaime Jaquez Reveals Bold Stance on NBA Expansion to Mexico City Jaime Jaquez Jr. says an NBA team in Mexico City "only makes sense" as the Mavericks and Pistons meet there for the 2025 matchup.

OCTOBER 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

The Heat have a breakout star, and he's been better than you think If the Miami Heat are going to exceed expectations this season, it's starting with the way Jaime Jaquez Jr. has

OCTOBER 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr. continues hot start, leads Heat to 3-1 record | Sporting News Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 28 points last night, leading the Heat to a blowout victory against the Hornets.

OCTOBER 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Jaquez Jr. renaissance continues, but others star also for the Heat Jaime Jaquez Jr. has one of the best performances of his young career, but he was not the only player to shine.

OCTOBER 29 • THESTATE.COM

ASK IRA: Heat's Jaquez beginning a campaign for Most Improved Player (or Sixth Man Award)? From a forgettable sophomore season is Jaime Jaquez Jr. about to provide hardware for the Miami Heat?

OCTOBER 29 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr can't stop scoring, plus other takeaways from Heat-Hornets The Miami Heat improve to 4-1 after another strong offensive showing, behind the efficient scoring of Jaime Jaquez Jr. Three takeaways from...

OCTOBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Heat trounce Hornets behind Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 28 points Jaime Jaquez Jr.scored a season-high 28 points off the bench to lead the Miami Heat to a 144-117 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on...

OCTOBER 29 • THESTATE.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 28 points to spark high-scoring Heat in 144-117 win over Hornets

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 20 of his 28 points in the first half to keep up his hot-shooting start to the season, and the high-scoring Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 on Tu...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Erupts for 28 bench points 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.

Impact 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 previous 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the perfect fit for the Heat's new scheme The narrative surrounding Jaime Jaquez Jr. has completely changed. It's amazing how quickly that flipped.

OCTOBER 28 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Bam Adebayo sets the tone, then the kids take over for a historic Miami Heat night Bam Adebayo dominated the first quarter. Then Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. helped guide the historic game to the finish line.

OCTOBER 27 • THESTATE.COM

Jaime Jaquez Jr. off to a great start Coming off his proverbial "sophomore slump" Jaime Jaquez Jr. is off to a great start.

OCTOBER 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Another strong showing 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.

Impact Jaquez, who was coming off a letdown of a campaign in 2024-25, 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Powell scores 29 as Heat beat Knicks 115-107 in Miami's home opener

Norman Powell scored 29 points, and Bam Adebayo added 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Miami Heat beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Sunday night

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Bam Adebayo scores 24 points to help the Heat rout the Grizzlies, 146-114

Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and the Miami Heat won their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested on gambling-related charges, building a first-half lead and coasting to a...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Terry Rozier's arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Explains Why He Was Nervous to Hear Jimmy Butler Trade News Mid-Game 'I was kind of nervous that I was going to be the one traded,' Jaquez told Sports Illustrated.

OCTOBER 24 • SI.COM

Efficient in season opener 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.

Impact 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 an important role within the team moving forward.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

ASK IRA: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. to the rescue a winning Heat formula? Jaime Jaquez Jr. was solid in Wednesday night’s loss to the Orlando Magic, but will the Miami Heat need even more in reserve?

OCTOBER 23 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM