Former UCLA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished second for the Sixth Man of the Year voting earlier this week but could he had won it with an earlier vote?

Despite setting career-highs across the board, former UCLA Bruin Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished just shy of winning the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award.

MIAMI — The turnaround ultimately did not prove to be award-winning. But the meaning of the revival nonetheless resonates for Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. One of three finalists for the NBA’s 2026 Sixth Man of the Year award, Jaquez instead on Wednesday saw the John Havlicek Trophy go to San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson, with Denver Nuggets wing Tim Hardaway Jr. the other finalist ...

MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. on Sunday was named one of three finalists for NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Jaquez was the lone Heat finalist for any of the NBA’s major awards, with three finalists announced Sunday in each category, the winners to be announced during the course of the postseason. The other two finalists for Sixth Man of the Year are Denver Nuggets wing Tim Hardaway ...

“I’m an L.A.—I’m a Kobe guy. I love you. I’m so happy …

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoesltra gave an honest review of forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. after their exit in the Play-In Tournament.

Miami Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes his final pitch for why he deserves to win this year's Sixth Man of the Year trophy.

NBA rumors suggest the Miami Heat could trade away Jaime Jaquez Jr. even if he wins Sixth Man of the Year.

CHARLOTTE — So now we know which sibling is better? The question, and the way it was phrased, drew a smile from Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. ahead of Tuesday night’s play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. And when it came to that same question, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra took a decidedly hands-off approach. Monday night, as the Heat awaited their win-or-be-done game ...