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When it comes to the MVP Rankings in the NBA, there is very little that separates Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The same can be said about this year’s NBA Rookie Rankings as well, especially with the terrific seasons Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are having. Just about two months into the season, […]

As Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. continues to impress, the NBA has recognized his early performance as he was awarded Eastern Conference rookie of the month Monday. This is the first time a member of the Heat organization has received the recognition since Kendrick Nunn in the 2019-2020 season where he got it three […]

In what was a shootout win for the Miami Heat over the Indiana Pacers, the team broke their three-game losing streak. The Heat were led by great performances from stars Jimmy Butler and rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. who continues to impress. While Butler was the leading drive for the team with a season-high 36 points, […]

There was a stretch in the 2010’s when it seemed like the San Antonio Spurs were nailing every one of their draft picks. Not because the guys they were drafting were the most talented players or went on to have the best careers, but because at the time of the selection, it seemed like they’d […]

As the Miami Heat prepare to stay home for three contests after a grueling five-game road trip, the team could finally see the reemergence of forward Caleb Martin. Before the key NBA In-Season tournament game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said to ClutchPoints that he’s been impressed of what he’s seen […]

The Miami Heat face a must-win scenario in the month of November as they face the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. There have been players around the association commenting on the importance of point differential, including Heat center Bam Adebayo who questions it as possibly […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for a crucial game tomorrow as they face the Milwaukee Bucks in the final group play game of the NBA In-Season tournament, a huge contribution will have to be made from rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. The UCLA-alum has been turning heads in the early parts of the season as he […]

When NBA rookies first get to the NBA and play their first minutes, most of them remember when they got their first ‘Welcome to the NBA’ moment. Whether it’s getting scored on, getting dunked on, getting the ball stolen or matching up against a future Hall of Famer, it’s usually a moment they won’t soon […]

The Miami Heat have already had an up-and-down season even though they are only eight games into the new year. There’s been disappointment with how the season started 1-4, but they’re currently on a three-game winning streak after a thriller win to the Los Angeles Lakers last Monday and a gritty victory to the Memphis […]

As the Miami Heat face the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in a big matchup, it’ll be surreal for rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. who said after the team’s shoot-around Monday morning that it’ll be a full-circle moment when he faces LeBron James. The 22-year-old forward out of UCLA said to ClutchPoints that it’s an honor to […]

The Miami Heat whiffed out on both of their point guard trade targets in Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. After coming off a surprising run to the NBA Finals, the Heat were looking to further strengthen their roster to make another deep playoff run. Now, in order to do so, they’re going to be relying […]

The injury bug has hit a couple of different players for the Miami Heat, including exciting rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. who has been dealing with a groin injury. However, he’s off the injury report and it’s looking like he’ll play in the season opener Wednesday according to CBS Sports. Jaquez said to the media after […]

Before the Miami Heat play their final preseason game against the Houston Rockets, the team has received updates about key players such as Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson, and Haywood Highsmith. The news involving the aforementioned players is that none will travel for the preseason finale which is set to take place tomorrow night […]

A ton of storylines came out of the Miami Heat’s preseason opening win over the Charlotte Hornets. Two players in particular who stood out to head coach Erik Spoelstra are Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Thomas Bryant. Both players are newcomers in different ways, as Jaquez is a rookie selected out of UCLA with the No. […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is just right around the corner. That means it’s time for fantasy basketball managers to start preparing for their respective drafts. Most managers will place their focus on targeting star players like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, or Giannis Antetokounmpo who put up gaudy stat lines for their teams every […]

With all the storylines surrounding the Miami Heat, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. is one of the more underrated aspects of the team heading into 2023-24. When one thinks of a rookie, usually they can be perceived as inexperienced or “green.” But according to the Heat’s coaching staff and his new teammates, Jaquez already acts like […]

Remember Damian Lillard’s trade request from the Portland Trail Blazers? Yeah, the one that happened roughly two-and-a-half months ago? Well, nothing has happened about that since. There’s no doubt Lillard’s preference is to be traded to the Miami Heat. However, no substantive talks between the Blazers and Heat have taken place as 2023-24 fast approaches, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard have been the subject of trade rumors throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA offseason. Although nothing is imminent, there is no doubt that the Blazers should continue to try and target this trade. There is a possibility that the Blazers could find success with Lillard on the […]

Miami Heat rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was able to play in just one NBA Summer League game due to a shoulder injury, but he definitely made the most of it. Jaquez led all scorers with 22 points, including three 3-pointers and one of the best poster dunks seen all summer in Las Vegas. Jaquez […]

Even with the 2023 NBA Summer League in full tilt in Vegas, the Miami Heat’s focus remains locked towards negotiations for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers star has singled out the Heat as his preferred destination, so it’s only a matter of finding a trade that suits both parties. Even then, with the Heat […]

The Miami Heat are the desired destination of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, and first round pick Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been involved in many trade rumors. Jaime Jaquez Jr. spoke about the trade rumors. “It’s a part of the job,” Jaquez Jr. said, via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “It […]

As the Las Vegas Summer League marches on, two of the Miami Heat’s more promising prospects received injury updates on Sunday, as South Florida Sen Sentinel’s Ira Winderman reports that rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (shoulder) and soon-to-be two-year pro Nikola Jovic (foot) are both hoping to play in Miami’s future games in Las Vegas. […]

JThe Miami Heat have had a relatively quiet offseason so far in terms of official deals. They brought back Kevin Love and added Josh Richardson and Thomas Bryant in NBA free agency. They did lose Gabe Vincent and Max Strus to the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively, but they have players who can […]

Taking Jaime Jaquez Jr. as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was a solid decision by the Miami Heat. However, the biggest mistake the Heat made was a move they did not make — and that is trading for Damian Lillard. Miami entered the 2023 NBA Draft with just one pick. […]

Miami Heat fans, meet the lone man from your 2023 NBA Draft class: Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Heat took Jaquez with the No. 18 overall pick on Thursday night. Miami is coming off a historic playoff run that culminated in an NBA Finals appearance. Despite coming up short to the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets, […]

Few people believed that the Miami Heat could survive the Eastern Conference and enjoy one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in history. And few believe they can do it again next season. Although Tyler Herro will be back on the court by then, there are plenty of roadblocks this perpetually adversity-ridden […]

The Miami Heat had the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and they spent it on UCLA forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaime Jaquez is a great pick by the Heat as he simply fits the culture that they have established. While playing for UCLA, Jaquez made a name for himself by playing […]

In what is shaping up to be yet another crucial offseason, the Miami Heat cannot afford to whiff hard on moves that could upgrade the team on the margins. After all, the likes of Gabe Vincent and Max Strus will soon enter free agency, and they could very well command contracts that could be far […]

Outside of Victor Wembanyama going to the San Antonio Spurs via this coming Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, there isn’t another prediction that is universally believed to be virtually sealed to happen. For the Golden State Warriors, they can turn heads by using their No. 19 pick in the first round to get UCLA […]

Can the Los Angeles Clippers continue to make the playoffs with another potential run during the 2023-24 season? The Clippers finished their 2022-23 campaign with a record of 44-38, putting them in third place in the Pacific Division and fifth in the Western Conference. They lost in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to […]

How close are the Indiana Pacers to earning a spot in the postseason? Guard Tyrese Haliburton again proved to be a bright spot on Indiana’s roster, averaging a double-double in 56 games started and played for the Pacers. The duo of Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin placed first and fourth on the roster in points per […]