"While it's maybe not the most important plot point of the Miami Heat's 2025-26 NBA season, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s recovery from a rough sophomore campaign is a huge reason why this club keeps pushing its way higher up the hoops world's hierarchy. He's been a hand-in-glove fit for this new offensive approach, and he has seemingly elevated every part of his inside-the-arc game. That's great news for his locker room mates and fans of this team."
"It's not quite as fun, though, for members of Miami's front office, which suddenly has a perpetually growing-and wholly unexpected-cost that must be factored in the budget. Heat must extend Jaquez, even though it will be a costly contract. With the Heat having reached the first quarter of the campaign, sustainability questions surrounding Jaquez should be mostly forgotten. He'll have to keep all of this up, obviously, but it sure looks like he has the skills, smarts, and drive to do it."
Jaime Jaquez Jr. recovered from a difficult sophomore season to become a crucial piece in the Miami Heat's offense, improving his inside-the-arc game and fitting seamlessly into a new offensive approach. He provides downhill attacking, passing, and energy on the break that helps the offense flow despite limited outside shooting. Jaquez averages at least 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists while playing fewer than 30 minutes, a unique efficiency among league leaders. Miami outperforms opponents by 10.1 points per 100 possessions with him on the floor and is outscored by 2.8 per 100 without him, making his retention a priority despite the expected financial cost.
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