Jaime Jaquez Jr.
#11SF · Miami Heat
All-Rookie 1st Team '24
Height
6'6"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
25
College
UCLA
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.5"
Reach
8'3.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
A-
A-
C+
B
N/A
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The Verdict on Jaime, in One Read
On the field, Jaime Jaquez Jr. grades out as a middling SF for Miami Heat (C+ Impact). That places him 32nd of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 205 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 49.9% | 30.7% | 77.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerB-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 49.9% | B- B- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/14 | @ CHA | L 126-127 | 41 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5-14 | 2-6 | +4 |
| Sun, 4/12 | vs ATL | W 143-117 | 26 | 26 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$3.9M
Guaranteed
$9.8M
AAV
$3.9M/yr
Guaranteed %254%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The A- Contract Value Index on Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s deal stems from how production lines up against the cap hit. At $3.86M AAV on a one-year contract, he's operating at a discount that rewards both the Heat's roster construction and his own outperformance relative to typical third-year player salaries—especially given his 2025-26 season: 14.9 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 4.8 APG across 65 games, a well-rounded offensive and playmaking profile that justifies rotation minutes in a league where bench scoring and defensive versatility command premium value. His C+ performance grade reflects solid, consistent production without elite efficiency markers, yet the gap between that assessment and the A- sentiment score speaks to how effectively he's leveraged role discipline and team fit into narrative momentum—the Sixth Man of the Year candidacy is real, even if the raw numbers remain above-average rather than exceptional. At 25 years old in his third season and coming off an All-Rookie 1st Team honor in 2024, Jaquez represents the exact profile teams covet: a low-cost, high-reliability wing who can defend, run pick-and-roll actions, and knock down open shots without demanding usage or earmark leverage. The reported sprained right ankle introduces timing risk in a playoff window where the Finals loom just over a month away, and durability uncertainty at this juncture could shift both his award candidacy and the broader Heat narrative if availability becomes spotty. With only one year remaining on his current deal, the Heat face a straightforward extension decision—if he sustains his current two-way trajectory through the postseason, he'll demand more, but at this price point and role, the CVI reflects exceptional asset management heading into the stretch run.
Performance Analysis
C+
#32 of 119 Small Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Jaime's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jaime Compares at the Position
Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks 32nd of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Jaime between Derrick Jones Jr. (B-) just ahead and Peyton Watson (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Derrick Jones Jr.Los Angeles ClippersB-Kyshawn GeorgeWashington WizardsB-Dillon BrooksPhoenix SunsB-Jaime Jaquez Jr.C+
Graded lower
Peyton WatsonDenver NuggetsTransaction History
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About this player
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at SF for the Miami Heat. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jaime Jaquez Jr., see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance C+, Sentiment A-.
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