Jaquez surprised many during his rookie season, playing a larger role than expected due to injuries to other players. He started in 20 of his 75 games played, yet it could be argued that he logged typical starters' minutes on more than 20 occasions. He finished the season with averages of 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 28.2 minutes per game, good enough for top-170 value. On the surface, this was an encouraging debut season, providing Jaquez with a platform from which to build. However, if the Heat are healthy come opening night, Jaquez is likely to be battling several players for minutes, including Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jovic and Kevin Love. Add in the fact that Miami brought in two promising rookies -- Kel'el Ware and Pelle Larsson -- and we have ourselves a logjam. While Jaquez is fine to consider with a last-round pick, managers should be prepared to move off him if his role becomes unclear. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Heat in July of 2023. Contract includes $3.86 million team option for 2025-26.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Jaime Jaquez Jr. spent the last four seasons playing the UCLA Bruins, ranking eighth all-time in points (1,802), eighth in steals (178) and 11th in rebounds (842) in school history. He averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals across 37 games in 2022-23. For his efforts, the senior forward was named a consensus second-team All-American and 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year. Throughout his collegiate career, he also earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors and made the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team twice. Before UCLA, Jaquez played at Camarillo High School in Camarillo, California. Not only was he named to the first-team All-CIF Southern Section all four years, but he also played two seasons of varsity baseball as a pitcher and first baseman. Jaquez competed for the Mexican National Team in 2019 at the Pan American Games. Jaquez has good size and strength for a forward. He has good footwork in the post and can create his own shot or generate looks for his teammates. Jaquez is a crafty finisher but has also shown the ability to step outside for jump shots from the midrange and three. He is a smart defender who is adept at reading passing lanes. Jaquez will likely begin his career competing for playing time but has the potential to develop into a quality bench player. His game has shades of Rui Hachimura and Anthony Lamb due to his strong rebounding profile and ability to finish around the rim.
ANALYSIS 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.
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2023
Stat Review
How does Jaime Jaquez compare to other players?
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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True Shooting %
57.4%
Effective Field Goal %
53.6%
3-Point Attempt Rate
29.0%
Free Throw Rate
25.1%
Offensive Rebound %
4.4%
Defensive Rebound %
11.0%
Total Rebound %
7.6%
Assist %
14.0%
Steal %
1.6%
Block %
0.9%
Turnover %
10.1%
Usage %
0.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Jaquez played all four years in college at UCLA, ranking eighth all-time in points (1,802), eighth in steals (178) and 11th in rebounds (842) in school history. He averaged 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals across 37 games in 2022-23. For his efforts, the senior forward was named a consensus second-team All-American and 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year. Jaquez has nice size and strength for a forward. He has good footwork in the post and can create his own shot or generate looks for his teammates. He is a crafty finisher but has also shown the ability to step outside for jump shots from the midrange and three. He is a smart defender who is adept at reading passing lanes, though he may not be a plus defender at the NBA level. The Heat selected Jaquez with the No. 18 pick in the 2023 Draft. He made two Summer League appearances before suffering a shoulder injury, totaling 26 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes. Jaquez's role for the upcoming season is a bit unclear, partially due to the potential trade for Damian Lillard. For the time being, the rookie should be an every-game player for Miami, especially with the team being relatively thin at forward. It seems unlikely he'll see enough run for fantasy consideration, however.
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Picks up hip injury in Game 4
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Hip
April 29, 2024
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.
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Steps up in starting lineup
FMiami Heat
April 21, 2024
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.
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Shines in starting role
FMiami Heat
April 19, 2024
Jaquez posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Friday's 112-91 Play-In Game win over the Bulls.
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Joins starting five
FMiami Heat
April 19, 2024
Jaquez is starting Friday's Play-In Game against the Bulls.
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Leads rookie Rising Stars cast
FMiami Heat
January 31, 2024
Jaquez is among 11 rookies selected to participate in the Rising Stars game at NBA All-Star Weekend.
ANALYSIS Jaquez has been quiet in two games since returning from a six-game absence due to a groin injury, but the rookie has averaged 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 15 games as a starter this season. He joins star members of the 2023 Draft Class including Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Dereck Lively.