Jaime Jaquez, Jr.

NBA Midseason Awards: Reviving the MVP Debate Between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić
The Coach of the Year and rookie races are surprisingly competitive, while Victor Wembanyama should run away with Defensive Player of the Year with one caveat.
Sports Illustrated 10 min read
2025-26 Nov Updates for NBA Players from Schools in West
Our Aidin Ebrahimi highlights the month's standout NBA alumni veterans and rookies from schools in the West.
SuperWest Sports 9 min read
Erik Spoelstra, Heat Players React to Terry Rozier's Arrest in Federal Gambling Probe
The NBA world is beginning to make sense of a massive scandal.
Sports Illustrated 2 min read
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Explains Why He Was Nervous to Hear Jimmy Butler Trade News Mid-Game
Jaime Jaquez Jr. explained why he was nervous to hear the news that Jimmy Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors while he was in the middle of a game with the Miami Heat.
Sports Illustrated 4 min read
Cameras Caught Fan Breaking the News of Jimmy Butler Trade to Heat Bench in Real Time
Kevin Love, Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. intently listened.
Sports Illustrated 2 min read
Miami Heat Defeat Washington Wizards In Mexico City Game
Miami Heat's victory over Washington Wizards in Mexico City showcases Adebayo's brilliance and NBA's global appeal.
Top News 3 min read
11 Goofiest NBA Nicknames on Basketball Reference, and the Story Behind Them All
Who calls LeBron James "Benjamin Buckets?" Since when is Cody Zeller dubbed "The Big Handsome?" Here's the story behind each and every nickname found on Basketball Reference.
Sports Illustrated 11 min read
Miami Heat's Jaime Jáquez Jr. adds another accolade to his already successful rookie season
Jáquez averaged 11.9 PPG and won two Rookie of the Month awards in November-December 2023
Latin Times 4 min read
International players keep on taking over the NBA Playoffs, with Latinos among those shining the most
All 30 NBA teams counted with at least one international player in their opening-night rosters this season
Latin Times 5 min read
Jaime Jaquez Jr. sets a new record for players of Mexican descent in the NBA Playoffs
Jaquez Jr. broke Eduardo Nájera's record of 13 points scored in such a game, which had stood since 2002
Latin Times 3 min read