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. Heat exercised $3.86 million team option for 2025-26 in September of 2024. Contract includes $5.94 million team option for 2026-27.
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 Jaquez was a late addition to the injury report due to a stomach illness and will ultimately miss his first game of the season. He's averaged 25.2 minutes per game off the bench over his first five appearances. In Jaquez's absence, Kevin Love, who's cleared to make his season debut after missing time due to personal reasons, could enter the rotation, or Jaquez's missing minutes could be dished out to a few players, including Duncan Robinson, Alec Burks, Josh Richardson and rookie Pelle Larsson.
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Stat Review
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True Shooting %
46.3%
Effective Field Goal %
44.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
26.7%
Free Throw Rate
28.9%
Offensive Rebound %
9.8%
Defensive Rebound %
20.9%
Total Rebound %
15.4%
Assist %
14.6%
Steal %
1.4%
Block %
0.0%
Turnover %
12.5%
Usage %
20.7%
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.7
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0.9
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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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Questionable for Monday
FMiami Heat
Illness
November 4, 2024
Jaquez is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings with a stomach illness.
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Grabs 10 boards vs. Washington
FMiami Heat
November 2, 2024
Jaquez ended Saturday's 118-98 victory over Washington with eight points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes.
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Plays 22 minutes in win
FMiami Heat
October 27, 2024
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.
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Productive off bench Tuesday
FMiami Heat
October 16, 2024
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.
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Six points in return Sunday
FMiami Heat
October 13, 2024
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.
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Set for bigger role defensively?
FMiami Heat
September 17, 2024
Jaquez is expected to handle a bigger role on the defensive end in the 2024-25 season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. "I think obviously with losing Caleb this year, I think there's definitely going to be a hole to be filled when it comes to the defensive side of the ball and a guy that can really go out there and stop the other team's best player or whoever's got it going that night," Jaquez said.
ANALYSIS Jaquez enjoyed an excellent rookie season in 2023-24, averaging 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over 75 regular-season contests, but all signs point to him having an even bigger role in 2024-25. Aside from being ready to embrace more complicated matchups on the defensive end, Jaquez is also working on his three-point shot. He aims to be a more well-rounded player and has a chance to secure a starting role in Year 2.