Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ready For Action Wednesday
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics due to a stomach bug but has recovered in time for Wednesday's action. Andrew Wiggins' move to Miami has been bad news for Jaquez Jr., but he may have an expanded role on Wednesday due to the absences of Duncan Robinson (illness) and Terry Rozier (illness).
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ruled Out Monday
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Washington Wizards. It was always unlikely that Jaquez Jr. would be ready to return after the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Heat also remain without Andrew Wiggins (ankle), allowing Duncan Robinson to have a greater role. He has averaged 18.0 points and 5.3 assists with 48 percent three-point shooting over the last three games. The injury situation also boosts the fantasy value of Haywood Highsmith, who has returned to the rotation in the past few games.
Source: Barry Jackson
Miami Heat guard/forward Source: Barry Jackson
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Won't Play Monday
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Jaquez was listed as questionable but didn't practice on Sunday and now will be sidelined due to an illness. With Jaquez out and Tyler Herro (illness), questionable newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and Davion Mitchell could see more minutes than expected in their debut with the Heat. Wiggins, in particular, could impact fantasy with plenty of scoring opportunities likely coming his way this evening.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Cleared To Play Wednesday
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A stomach bug kept Jaquez Jr. out from Monday's battle against the Orlando Magic, but he has been cleared to return on Wednesday, with Miami upgrading him from probable to available. Jaquez Jr. has regressed compared to his rookie season, but his role on the team has increased recently, as Jimmy Butler (suspension) has been spending more time at home than at work lately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. On Track To Return Wednesday
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is trending towards a return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. A stomach bug kept the sophomore off the floor on Monday versus the Orlando Magic. Amid the Jimmy Butler drama, Jaquez Jr. has enjoyed his best month of the season. He has averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals for January. The 23-year-old also posted his first career triple-double this month. Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson will likely lose minutes to Jaquez Jr. if he is ready to return on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Miami Heat forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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