Overview
- Jaquez missed Saturday’s loss to the Pistons with a right groin strain, his first game out this season.
- He returned to practice Sunday, said he is “very hopeful” to play, and was upgraded to questionable for Monday against the Clippers, per team reporting.
- Jaquez said the strain began as a “little pull” during Wednesday’s win over the Bucks on a foul drawn against Bobby Portis and described this issue as less significant than past groin problems.
- Erik Spoelstra said Jaquez brings “clarity” and an energy boost to the second unit, underscoring the impact of his absence on Miami’s bench rotation.
- The Heat have dealt with multiple groin strains this season, including Norman Powell and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, reinforcing a cautious approach to Jaquez’s return.