Jaquez logged six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 victory over the Hornets.
After averaging 28.2 minutes per game as a rookie, Jaquez has played 19 and 22 minutes, respectively, through the first two games this season. His all-around game is conducive to strong fantasy performances when he's afforded extended minutes, but given his current role, it'll be difficult for him to be fantasy-relevant in standard leagues.
Jaquez scored 15 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT) while adding six rebounds, five assists and a steal in 18 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-117 preseason win over the Spurs.
The UCLA product is coming off an impressive rookie season, so Tuesday's strong per-minute production is no surprise. It's still not clear exactly how Jaquez will fit into the bench puzzle for the Heat, but he seems likely to form the core of the second unit alongside Duncan Robinson and offseason acquisition Alec Burks, who both saw similar workloads Tuesday.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Six points in return Sunday
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Jaquez totaled six points (3-6 FG, 0-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Sunday's 101-99 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Jaquez had a decent return to action after missing time with a groin strain. The 23-year-old did shoot 0-for-4 from the charity stripe, though he shot 81.1 percent from the free-throw line last season, so it should not be too much of a cause for concern. The second-year forward will likely serve as the primary backup to Nikola Jovic and Jimmy Butler. Jaquez is expected to be one of the club's top reserves alongside Haywood Highsmith and Kevin Love.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Cleared to play Sunday
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Jaquez (groin) is available for Sunday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez was held out of Tuesday's preseason opener against the Hornets but returned to practice Friday and will make his exhibition debut Sunday. The second-year forward is expected to play an important reserve role for Miami during the regular season.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Returns to practice
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Jaquez (groin) was seen putting up shots after Friday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jaquez was held out of Tuesday's preseason opener due to a left groin strain but isn't expected to miss extended time. The second-year forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's preseason matchup with New Orleans.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Out with groin strain
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Jaquez won't play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Hornets due to a left groin strain.
Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, the hope is that Jaquez's injury is minor and he'll be back on the court soon. Following Tuesday's game, the Heat return home to face the Hawks on Thursday. Miami has five preseason games before opening the regular season against the Magic on Oct. 23.
Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Participating in Summer League
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Jaquez will be part of the Heat's Summer League team in Las Vegas and is expected to play in the team's first two games, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jacquez was named to the USA Select Team and has been in Las Vegas for the Team USA training camp this week while Miami competes in the California Classic. He'll stick around in Vegas for the start of NBA 2K25 Summer League -- which kicks off Friday -- and play in at least two games. The 23-year-old appeared in 75 regular-season games as a rookie and averaged 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals.
Jaquez has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics due to a hip flexor strain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaquez initially went to the locker room during the first half of Game 4 after experiencing tightness in his hip but quickly returned to action. However, he was sidelined for the entire fourth quarter and finished with only nine points and two boards in 22 minutes. With Jaquez joining Terry Rozier (neck) and Jimmy Butler (knee) on the sidelines for the potential elimination game, Delon Wright, Patty Mills, Haywood Highsmith, Kevin Love and Duncan Robinson are candidates for increased roles.
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Heat's Jaime Jaquez: Picks up hip injury in Game 4
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Jaquez suffered a hip injury during Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. He finished with nine points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes.
Jaquez went to the locker room during the first half to be evaluated and quickly returned to the game, but he was ultimately held out of the fourth quarter due to tightness. "Just my right hip. Felt something give at the beginning of the second quarter going up for a rebound," said Jaquez after the game, per Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network. The team expects to identify the extent of his injury Tuesday morning.
Jaquez notched 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-94 loss to Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Jaquez once again stepped up for Miami while earning another starting nod in place of the injured Jimmy Butler (knee), handing out a team-high-tying assist total while ending as one of three Heat players with 15 or more points. Jaquez started in 20 games during the regular season, posting 15 or more points in 12 of those starts.
