Jaime Jaquez Jr. Out for Miami Heat Due to Ankle Injury vs. New York Knicks

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is out with a sprained right ankle, marking a significant absence for the Miami Heat as they prepare to face the New York Knicks. This injury follows a series of health issues for Jaquez Jr., including previous illnesses that kept him off the court for several games this season.

In the current season, Jaquez Jr. has played 49 games and has averaged 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. His absence may affect the performance of other players in the starting lineup, such as Haywood Highsmith and Bam Adebayo, as they adjust to the changed roster for the upcoming game.