Nikki Spoelstra Denies Rumors Linking Her to Miami Heat Player

The ex-wife of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra refutes baseless claims and addresses online harassment targeting her since their 2023 divorce.

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.