Jaime

Jaquez

Jaquez has started his first season in Milwaukee strong, scoring at least 19 points in each of his first three games. Against the 76ers, he shot over 50 percent from the field and added solid rebound and assist numbers. Jaquez has yet to record a steal or blocked shot this season, but the rebounding and offensive output have been good. Set to hit restricted free agency in the summer, Jaquez is well positioned to deliver top-100 value in category leagues.

Jaquez had another excellent game for the Bucks and appears to be one of the big winners in terms of increased fantasy value from the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The only drawback on Friday was that he turned the ball over six times after turning it over twice in his Bucks debut.

Jaime Jaquez got off to a hot start in this game and didn’t look back. He looked comfortable in coach Jenkins’s offense and did a good job getting easy buckets. He was one of three players with over 30 minutes in this game. (Herro, Turner) The Bucks don’t have any established stars on their team, so there’s an opportunity for Jaquez to get more usage than what he got in Miami and be a relevant player in fantasy leagues.

After finishing second in NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting last season, the move from Miami to Milwaukee could propel Jaquez into a starting role. He was with the starters in Monday’s preseason opener, logging 18 minutes. His usage rate was third among Bucks starters behind Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro, suggesting Jaquez should get supplementary playmaking opportunities. While the production wasn’t great, remaining a starter would improve his fantasy outlook and make Jaime a must-draft player.

After three seasons in Miami, Jaquez is headed to Milwaukee as part of the first blockbuster move of this offseason. He’s coming off the best season of his NBA career, having averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.8 three-pointers per game. Shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 76.9 percent from the foul line, Jaquez finished second in the voting for NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Coming off the bench limited his fantasy ceiling in Miami, but it’s fair to question if there will be a larger role for Jaquez in Milwaukee. If so, he’s capable of offering top-100 value in category leagues.

Adebayo fell hard on his back during the second quarter of Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament game while trying to save a loose ball. He was subbed out at the ensuing deadball, taken to the locker room, and never returned. He was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game during the third quarter, leaving Miami without one of its best players. Jaime Jaquez Jr. started in Adebayo’s place to begin the second half and could see more minutes if the team advances, depending on Adebayo’s status.

Jaquez stayed hot after scoring 23 points in Friday’s win over the Wizards. This was his second straight 20-point game while shooting at least 70 percent from the floor. Jaquez has made a strong case for Sixth Man of the Year, and while he may not win the award, he will continue to be a pivotal piece for Miami as they enter the play-in tournament against the Hornets next week.

Jaquez is one of the betting favorites for NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and with good reason. More often than not, the third-year forward provides reliable production off the bench. His stat line against the Wizards did not include any defensive stats, but Jaquez shot over 70 percent from the field and finished two assists shy of a double-double. The Heat end their regular season with a game against the Hawks on Sunday.

Powell’s sore right groin will keep him out of Friday’s game, one day after he logged 17 minutes in a loss to the Raptors. Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. will take on more prominent roles, with the former remaining in the starting lineup.

Herro is dealing with right foot soreness, and Powell is dealing with right groin soreness, so there is a chance that both players sit out against Washington. With Miami locked into the No. 10 seed, there is no reason for the team to play its stars if they are banged up. Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. should see more run if Herro and Powell have to sit out.