Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaquez will record his fifth consecutive absence on Wednesday due to a strained left groin. The impressive 22-year-old rookie's next opportunity to return comes during Thursday's contest against the Boston Celtics for the second part of Miami's back-to-back. The Heat have lost three out of their past four matchups without Jaquez. With Duncan Robinson and ...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) is listed as doubtful on the NBA Injury Report, and he isn't expected to make his return on Friday against the Hawks. The 22-year-old rookie has missed each of the last two games with this injury and will likely miss a third. When he was healthy, the rookie became a staple in the team's rotation and was routinely seeing 30 or more minutes a night. If Jaquez cannot go, his next chance to return to action will be on Sunday in Orlando for an in-state ...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) will not travel with the team on their two-game road trip that starts Monday against the Brooklyn Nets after exiting during the second quarter of Sunday's eventual win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a strained left groin. Though Jaquez doesn't believe this injury is as significant as the one he suffered in the preseason, it rules him out until Friday versus the Atlanta Hawks at the earliest. The versatile first-rounder out of UCLA has been ...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) could only play the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday after he suffered a groin strain. Afterward, head coach Erik Spoelstra said that Jaquez would not travel with the team for their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and he's considered day-to-day. Jaquez was putting together a good game against Charlotte in the 15 minutes he had on the floor. He posted 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal while ...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz. He was questionable because of a non-COVID-related illness, although it doesn't appear he was in any real jeopardy of missing this contest. The rookie has played well above expectations during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 13.8 points in 31 games, including logging 15.5 points per game as a starter. That said, with Jimmy Butler (calf) returning from a four-game absence, Jacquez may not be as ...

Miami Heat small forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) could sit out Saturday's meeting with the Jazz, as the team considers him questionable for the game. Miami's rookie sensation has picked up an illness bug and will sit out his first game of the season if he can't play on Saturday. Jaquez Jr. has seemingly improved with each passing week and averages 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for December. Duncan Robinson should get a few extra minutes without Jaquez Jr., and Jamal Cain, who...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) suffered an injury during Wednesday's practice. This is unfortunate news after Jaquez played well during the comeback victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The organization hasn't given an update on how long Jaquez is likely to be sidelined. The Heat will likely take the cautious approach right now with it still being the preseason. The hope is that Jaquez can be a key player off the bench for the Heat this season. Fantasy managers will have...

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) was unable to participate during Wednesday's practice. The rookie forward has missed each of the last two Summer League games due to a left shoulder injury. The 22-year-old did have a 22-point outing during his first Summer League game. The Heat are obviously going to play it cautious here with their rookie. Jaquez hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game yet, but it seems unlikely that he'll play.

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after injuring his shoulder, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The team's first summer league game in Las Vegas isn't until Saturday, so he has a little bit of time to rest before then. Miami will likely play it safe if he's experiencing any discomfort before tipoff. Jaquez only played 16 minutes in their last game against Sacramento and didn't cash in his strongest game. He did post 22 points in his first ...

The Miami Heat drafted Jaime Jaquez Jr. with the No. 18 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Jaquez is a 6-foot-7 wing out of UCLA and was a four-year starter with the school that ended his college career with his strongest season yet. He posted averages of 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His stats that shine are his advanced defensive stats, as well as his player-efficiency rating, which clocked in at a big-time 25.7. The Heat are fresh off of a Finals loss that left ...