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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 29: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat looks on during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Miami Heat will host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in Florida.
The Heat most recently lost to the Hornets (in Charlotte) by a score of 136-106.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished the game with six points, one rebound and six assists while shooting 2/3 from the field in 20 minutes of playing time.
Miami Heat Announce Jaquez Jr. Could Miss Lakers Game
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat warms up prior to the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
For Thursday’s game, the Heat could be without Jaquez Jr.
He is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Ira Winderman of Sun Sentinel wrote: “Heat’s Bam Adebayo (calf) upgraded to probable for Heat for Thursday vs. visiting Lakers. Andrew Wiggins (toe) again out. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) questionable.”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 25: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat reacts to a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Jaquez Jr.’s Career
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 5: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat lies on the floor after having his shot blocked by Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in the third quarter at Kaseya Center on March 5, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
Jaquez Jr. is in the middle of his third season in the NBA (all with the Heat).
He was the 18th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The former UCLA star is averaging 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 28.1% from three-point range in 64 games.
@Heat_Muse wrote (on March 16): “Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks off the bench this season: 1st in PTS 1st in AST 1st in FGM 5th in REB 6th in STL Is there a more obvious 6th man of the year?”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat drives against Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on February 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Heat Remain Competitive
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 5: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat watches the action in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Kaseya Center on March 5, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
Despite their blowout loss to Charlotte, the Heat are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-31 record in 69 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (but lost two in a row).
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 26: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts from the bench area during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Heat last made the NBA Finals during the 2023 season (with Jimmy Butler).
Last season, they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.