Jaime Jaquez

After a promising rookie season, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft took a significant step back last season. Jaquez played eight fewer minutes per night, which dramatically reduced all of his counting stats except for rebounds, and his efficiency suffered in all three categories. The poor performance may have been related to a few lingering injuries throughout the campaign, but either way, it was a disappointing effort given the opportunities available during Jimmy Butler's trade demand. Miami has retooled in the post-Butler era, parting ways with Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith, while acquiring Norman Powell, drafting Kasparas Jakucionis and signing Simone Fontecchio. Youngsters Pelle Larsson, Keshad Johnson and Nikola Jovic are also chomping at the bit and waiting for their turn to shine. However, the offense will be led by Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins when everybody is healthy. Herro will miss the start of the campaign after undergoing offseason surgery on his foot, but he should make a full recovery by Thanksgiving. The 24-year-old Jaquez still has plenty of upside, evidenced by his massive outing against Washington during the regular-season finale. With the Heat's key players resting, Jaquez notched 41 points (17-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists in 41 minutes. He's still worth a flier at the end of standard drafts, but Jaquez's fantasy floor took a massive hit during his sophomore campaign, making him a risky selection. Read Past Outlooks