Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Sun 1/21/24 4:50 PM

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Jaquez (groin) won't play Sunday versus the Magic and is without a timetable to return, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the seemingly pessimistic outlook on Jaquez' short-term availability, 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, Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith to continue operating in enlarged roles at forward.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Sat 1/20/24 2:44 PM

Jaquez (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez did not travel with the team, so he will officially be sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest Sunday. The rookie's next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday against Memphis.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Fri 1/19/24 6:16 PM

Jaquez (groin) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hawks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez will miss his third straight game Friday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a groin strain. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Orlando.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Thu 1/18/24 5:49 PM

Jaquez (groin) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez has missed the last two games and is in danger of missing a third straight. Prior to the injury, the rookie found himself in a groove, averaging 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocks across 33.9 minutes in his last seven games (all starts). If Jaquez is sidelined, expect Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith to all see extended minutes.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Mon 1/15/24 1:15 PM

Jaquez (groin), who has been ruled out for Monday's game in Brooklyn, didn't travel with the team on its road trip and will remain sidelined through Wednesday's contest in Toronto, ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez will stay behind in Miami to receive further evaluation after he exited early in the second quarter of Sunday's 104-87 win over the Hornets due to a left groin strain. The rookie first-round pick was on his way to another strong outing prior to departing, finishing the day with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said after Sunday's win that Jaquez was being viewed as day-to-day, so the 22-year-old could conceivably be ready to play Friday versus Atlanta after the team returns from its two-game road trip.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Sun 1/14/24 8:47 PM

Jaquez (groin) won't travel to Brooklyn for Monday's game against the Nets, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez sustained a left groin strain Sunday against the Hornets, and coach Erik Spoelstra said that the 22-year-old won't make the trip to Brooklyn ahead of Monday's matchup. However, Jaquez ll be considered day-to-day after Monday's game, and Spoelstra downplayed the severity of the injury following Sunday's contest. If Jimmy Butler (toe) remains out Monday, Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson and Josh Richardson could see plenty of run for Miami.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Sun 1/14/24 7:32 PM

Jaquez has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a left groin strain, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez was part of the starting lineup Sunday for the 11th time in the last 12 matchups, but he was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after halftime. He tallied 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 15 minutes before leaving the game, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Monday against the Nets.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Sat 1/13/24 1:12 PM

Jaquez finished Friday's 99-96 victory over Orlando with 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Even though Jaquez has been trusted into a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Jimmy Butler (calf) and the team's overall lack of depth, the UCLA standout has managed to carve a role for the Heat and has settled quite well after being a start at the college level. He's averaging 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game since the start of January.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Thu 1/11/24 12:14 PM

Jaquez totaled 21 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 loss to the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez has looked comfortable in a starting role, and the absence of Jimmy Butler (foot) will mean the rookie should continue having a strong upside in the foreseeable future. The former UCLA standout has started in all but one of his last 10 outings, a span in which he's putting up 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

Jaime Jaquez
SG/F MIA
Tue 1/9/24 12:23 PM

Jaquez produced 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 120-113 victory over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Jaquez has started in eight of Miami's last nine games due to Jimmy Butler's recent injuries, but the former UCLA standout has been nothing short of outstanding in a more significant role. One of the most productive rookies thus far, Jaquez has averaged 14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game in his 12 starts this season.