Jaime Jaquez Jr. Injury Status Update for March 19th, 2026
Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Heat has been ruled out and will not play today. Jaime was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 7th game Jaime has missed this season.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Season Averages
Jaime's absence leaves a significant hole in the Heat rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game while playing 28.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.7 | 15.3 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 12.2 |
Heat Performance With & Without Jaime Jaquez Jr.
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaime's value to the Heat. With Jaime in the lineup this season, the team is 34-26. Without him, they've gone 2-3. The Heat's net rating is 6.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Jaime plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.1 vs 114.9), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 34-26 | 2-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 114.9 | 112.1 | -2.8 |
| Def Rating | 111.2 | 114.8 | +3.6 |
| Net Rating | 3.7 | -2.8 | -6.5 |
| PPG | 120.3 | 118.0 | -2.3 |
Full Injury Report — Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Heat - March 19, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (Questionable) Luka Doncic (Questionable) Austin Reaves (Questionable) Miami Heat: Andrew Wiggins (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jaime's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Heat.