Overview

• Nikki Spoelstra publicly denied rumors of a relationship with Miami Heat player Jaime Jaquez Jr., calling the claims 'fabricated nonsense.'
• She revealed that she had spoken with Jaquez's girlfriend and mother, who also dismissed the rumors and found them laughable.
• Spoelstra attributed the online harassment to frustrated sports fans upset over the Miami Heat's recent struggles.
• Since her 2023 divorce from Erik Spoelstra, which was described as amicable, she has faced ongoing public trolling, including criticism tied to his $120 million contract extension.
• Spoelstra has been vocal about her personal challenges, including recovery from alcoholism and her transition to single motherhood, while actively addressing and challenging online trolls.