Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Imagn Images) Nikki Spoelstra (Photo by Instagram/nikkisappspo)

Social media has always been a breeding ground for rumors, but when it comes to the sports world, the speculation can reach an entirely new level. With the rise of social media “detectives” and unverified sources, even the most baseless claims can spread like wildfire, fueling unnecessary controversy and debate.

The latest viral rumor to take over the basketball world involves Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikki Spoelstra, the ex-wife of Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. A post on X (formerly Twitter) recently set the internet ablaze, alleging that Jaquez Jr. had been romantically involved with Nikki. The claim originated from an unverified social media account that often speculates on celebrity and athlete relationships, but this time, the accusations took a personal turn.

According to the post, Nikki had been frequently engaging with Jaquez Jr.’s content on Instagram, liking multiple recent posts. The page also shared a screen-recorded video as so-called “evidence,” along with a long, speculative message from an unnamed source claiming that all signs pointed to a relationship between the two.

Recently, a post on X went viral linking Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. with team HC Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife, Nikki

Social media is a wild place for rumors, and when it comes to sports, it even gets crazier.

Recently, a post on X went viral linking Miami Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. with team HC Eric Spoelstra’s ex-wife, Nikki. According to a social media detective page, Jaquez Jr. has been sleeping with Coach Spo’s former partner.

The account shared a screen-recorded video of Nikki liking all of Jaime’s recent Instagram posts. Along with the video, the post has a long note from an unverified source grounding how everything points to the two being in a give-and-take relationship.

Although none of them has come forward to say a thing or two about their togetherness, the rumor has been picking up significant pace. The viral post had 4.4 million views within hours of posting.

Nikki Sapp Takes Social Media To Blast Rumors With Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Nikki Spoelstra (Photo by Instagram/nikkisappspo)

In the world of professional sports, rumors can spread like wildfire, and social media often acts as the catalyst for baseless speculation. This time, the latest viral controversy revolves around Nikki Spoelstra, the ex-wife of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, and rising Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr.

The speculation began when internet users noticed that Nikki had liked and commented on several of Jaquez’s Instagram posts. This seemingly innocent social media activity quickly spiraled into a full-blown rumor, with some claiming that the two were romantically involved. The narrative gained traction, fueled by an anonymous source and a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), despite no concrete evidence to support the claims.

However, Nikki Spoelstra wasted no time shutting down the rumors. She took to social media to address the speculation directly, calling it “fabricated nonsense” and making it clear that the allegations were “100% flat out not true.”

Spoelstra’s ex-wife Nikki recently became the subject of a viral rumor claiming that she is in a relationship with Jaime Jaquez Jr

Spoelstra’s Ex-Wife Nikki recently became the subject of a viral rumor claiming that she is in a relationship with Jaime Jaquez Jr. These allegations surfaced after she liked and commented on several of Jaquez’s posts.

The rumor paints a narrative suggesting a relationship, which Nikki has vigorously denied as untrue. She has called it a “fabricated nonsense” and emphasized that it is “100% flat out not true.”

In a statement addressing the rumors, Nikki expressed frustration at being subjected to such unfounded speculation.

“Y’all streets give me way too much power when sh*t doesn’t go your way in pro sports. It’s one thing for you sports fanatics to come onto my page after I made a really big life choice and talk crazy. And it’s another thing entirely for you to come to my page and harass me and call me crazy names over something. A rumor. A f**king story that is 100% flat out not true,” Nikki said in the video.

However, Nikki has also pointed out that her public figure status does not warrant harassment or name-calling on social media. Following her divorce from Erik Spoelstra in November 2023 after seven years of marriage, Nikki has aimed to prioritize co-parenting their three children.

Her linkup rumor with Jaquez Jr. comes at a very wrong time, as she’s taking care of her young children, all under the age of seven.