Jaime Jaquez Jr. Fantasy Stats

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) won't be available on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be forced to miss a second straight game due to a left knee sprain. Miami has also lost Davion Mitchell (shoulder) from the rotation, increasing the fantasy value of Pelle Larsson, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Simone Fontecchio. On Saturday, the team could also be without Tyler Herro (toe, ribs), who is listed as questionable. However, this will be a tough matchup for the Heat against the NBA's top-ranked defense.

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Thursday night's home game against the Celtics. This will be the first game Jaquez misses with knee soreness, and his next chance to return will be Saturday against the Thunder. Without Miami's version of JJJ, Nikola Jovic could pick up some extra minutes in the second unit, although Jaquez is only playing 23.0 minutes per game over his last five games, produccing averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will be active on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He landed on the injury report late with a questionable tag after picking up a stomach bug. However, Jaquez Jr. has now been cleared for action. The 24-year-old has also recently dealt with an ankle injury, missing two games. Jaquez Jr. faced the Pacers only a couple of weeks ago and gave them nightmares with a 28-point performance across 29 minutes. With him back in the fold, we will likely see Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson less in the rotation.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jaquez will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a right ankle sprain. The return of Jaquez should mean less playing time for Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio. This season, Jaquez is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game. Jaquez is having a breakout season for the Heat as his averages in points, assists, and rebounds are all career highs. He's flying under the radar and is worth looking at as a streaming option.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) is questionable for a meeting with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. He's been dealing with a right ankle sprain recently, missing two games. The absence of Jaquez Jr. has left Miami without one of the league's most productive reserves. The 24-year-old has contributed 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 29.1 minutes. Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson have had additional playing opportunities with Jaquez Jr. out. However, the rotation dynamics changed on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Tyler Herro ended a nearly month-long absence.

Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) won't be in the rotation Tuesday night when the team visits the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old was initially ruled out, then upgraded to questionable, before getting ruled out again. That suggests he could return Thursday night in Chicago. This will be the second straight game Jaquez will miss. He's averaging career-highs in points (16.2), rebounds (5.3), and assists (4.7) off the bench. The good news for Miami is that All-Star guard Tyler Herro (toe) is available to play.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He could miss a second consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Jaquez Jr. has impressed this season, producing 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game off the Miami bench. Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware led the second unit on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Simone Fontecchio is in a position to log more action without Jaquez Jr. available, but he didn't see the floor in Saturday's game.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks. The 24-year-old hasn't missed a game this season, but he was listed on the injury report as questionable earlier due to issues with his right hip. Jaquez is becoming one of the NBA's best bench performers, averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 30.4 minutes. If Jaquez has a setback and is unable to suit up this evening, it would allow Simone Fontecchio to take on a larger role in the rotation.

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of a meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old may have to skip his first contest of the season due to an issue with his right hip. Following a poor 2024-25 campaign, Jaquez Jr. has bounced back in style, becoming one of the NBA's best bench performers. He is averaging 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 30.4 minutes. Jaquez Jr.'s absence on Wednesday would allow other second-unit players to take on a larger role in the rotation, with Simone Fontecchio looking like the most attractive fantasy piece.

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) has been listed as available for Friday's NBA Cup matchup with the New York Knicks. The third-year wing has popped up on the injury report a few times, but has yet to miss a game this season. Despite not being a starter, Jaquez has seen the most minutes of his career through the beginning of this season and has produced career highs in points (17.0), rebounds (7.2), assists (5.1), field goal percentage (.544), and free throw percentage (.826). As long as Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle) are sidelined, Jaquez will see plenty of opportunities.