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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 29

Jaime Jaquez Jr finds himself next to a former MVP in one important category

Jaime Jaquez Jr is putting himself in early conversation for the sixth man of the year award when evaluating the first four games of the season. His 18.8 points per game only trails one other bench player in points totals, which is Jerami Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s ‘remarkable’ metrics push Heat into contention atop East standings

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat handled the Charlotte Hornets in a 144-117 win on Tuesday night, it was another eye-opening game for Jaime Jaquez Jr., coming off a sophomore slump.

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Miami Heat News / HITC / October 29

Erik Spoelstra highlights the Jaime Jaquez Jr. skill that’s ‘a handful’ for defenders

Erik Spoelstra has praised the progress of one of his Miami Heat players, recognising the challenge he now poses to opponents. The Heat have put together a solid start to the campaign, moving to 3-1 after their victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 29

The Jaquez Jr. renaissance continues, but others star also for the Heat

To describe everything that went well for Jaime, I would have to write a book. Simply put, he was incredible. Everything was working for Jaquez Jr., and he helped set the tone for the Miami Heat.

Jaime Jaquez News / Yardbarker / October 29

Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s bounce-back year carrying short-handed Heat

The Heat have trusted Jaquez to play with the ball this season, a move that utilizes his court vision while minimizing some of his shooting struggles.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

Heat trounce Hornets behind Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 28 points

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored a season-high 28 points off the bench to lead the Miami Heat to a 144-117 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Bam Adebayo added 26 points and Andrew Wiggins scored 21 for the Heat, who shot a clinical 54.2% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range and 90.9% from the free-throw line.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28

Miami Heat star earns high praise for ‘great bounceback’ after looking ‘so heavy and sluggish’ last season

One Miami Heat star has impressed NBA analyst Tim Legler with the way he has turned his form around from the previous season. The Miami Heat have surprised a lot of people after their first three games, going 2-1 to start an NBA season many felt would be marked by big losses.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Jaime Jaquez Jr. resurgence giving Heat ‘tremendous boost’ to start season

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat obtained a huge win over the New York Knicks on Sunday night, 115-107, it was another impressive outing from the team to start the season, filled with standout performances.

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NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 26

Heat beat Knicks in first home game

The Heat beat the Knicks in their first home game with a tremendous third quarter that broke the game open. The Knicks are the best defense in the NBA.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

Norman Powell, Jaime Jaquez Jr lead Miami Heat past New York Knicks, and other takeaways

The Kaseya Center located on Biscayne Boulevard was finally the home of a Miami Heat game once again on Sunday night after a recent flurry of road games, with plenty more to come.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 26

Jaime Jaquez Jr. off to a great start

There was once a time where Jaime Jaquez Jr. was nicknamed "Mini-Jimmy." Jaime started his NBA career with a bang, showing signs that he could be Miami's star of the future.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Heat score 86 in first half, set scoring mark in rout of Grizzlies

Visiting Miami set a record for most points allowed by a Memphis Grizzlies opponent in regulation.

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 14

Jaime Jaquez Jr names one main factor for his strong preseason

Nobody needed a stronger preseason showing for the Heat this year than third year wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. A strong rookie season when he jumped on the scene in 2023, averaging 12 points a night on his way to finishing just outside the top 3 in rookie of the year voting.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 13

Miami Heat player grades vs Atlanta Hawks: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. back?

Jaime Jaquez Jr. - Grade: B+ Jaime Jaquez Jr. once again showed promise in his performance against the Atlanta Hawks. Jaquez Jr. had 17 points, tied with Norman Powell and Ethan Thompson for the team lead.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra doesn’t want Jaime Jaquez Jr. to lose this key attribute

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. suffered a sophomore slump last season, he is looking to readjust his focus in his third year in an effort to solidify his spot in head coach Erik Spoelstra’s rotation.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 9

Erik Spoelstra wants Jaime Jaquez Jr. to ‘overcome’ some key weaknesses of his game, it will unlock his potential

Erik Spoelstra is demanding a lot from his young Miami Heat stars, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the latest to know where he needs to improve. The Miami Heat will focus on developing their young stars next season, as they look to develop their core and get back to winning ways.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Exclusive: How Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. is readjusting his focus after sophomore slump

With the Miami Heat getting ready for the 2025-26 season, the team started training camp on Tuesday morning at Florida Atlantic University in preparation to hopefully make some noise.

Miami Heat News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

Miami Heat commit (for now) to two young players

The Miami Heat have leaned into the draft more in recent years than in most of Pat Riley's past. Now they've made a minor -- and expected -- commitment to their top picks from 2023 and 2024, who were first and second team All-Rookie in their debuts.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Heat pick up 2026-27 options on pair of former first-round picks

The Heat have picked up their rookie scale team options on forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and center Kel’el Ware for the 2026-27 season.

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Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / August 24

Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. Prioritizing Comeback Next Season

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is coming off a tough 2024-25 campaign with the Miami Heat. Regardless, the 24-year-old will aim to be a key member of the rotation for the team in the 2025-26 season. Given the importance of his situation and his role, Jaquez Jr.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / August 5

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Details How Draft Night Disaster Turned Into A Real-Life Love Story

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had the night of his life when he was drafted into the NBA. But as fate would have it, that same unforgettable night would mark the chaotic beginning of a love story that feels straight out of a rom-com, with a plot twist involving an Uber, a drunken breakdown, and a second chance.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Gets Playful with Teammates in Viral Signature Video

A light moment between Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jović gave Miami Heat fans another reason to enjoy the team’s off-court chemistry. In a video shared by the team’s social media account, Jaquez writes a note addressed to Jović, mixing humor with a bit of flair.