Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leads team with 31/10 double-double
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Adebayo supplied 31 points (12-27 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 loss to the Spurs.
Adebayo turned in his third double-double of the season during the defeat, and it appears that the big man is the team's most dependable producer in the early stages of the season. Norman Powell's (groin) absence has forced all of the starters to pitch in, but the biggest change for the veteran is his gradual shift away from the primary center role. Kel'el Ware has taken over at the five, and it's allowed Adebayo to show off his abilities as a primary scorer. Adebayo's biggest boost comes from beyond the arc, where he's averaging a career-high 5.8 attempts per game and is converting at a 41.3 percent clip.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leads starters with 26 points
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Adebayo finished with 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 win over the Hornets.
Adebayo enjoyed an efficient shooting night and led the first unit in scoring. However, he wasn't nearly as effective on the boards after securing 13 rebounds in his last matchup Sunday against the Knicks. Adebayo should continue to be one of his team's top scoring options without the help of Tyler Herro (ankle), and Norman Powell's absence Tuesday due to a groin injury also opened up the floor for more opportunities.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Notches double-double in loss
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Adebayo totaled 15 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 125-121 loss to the Magic.
Adebayo had a night to forget offensively but still managed to grind his way to double digits given his shot volume and a decent effort from the free-throw line. It was a much different story for the big man on the glass, where he secured a game-high 12 boards for his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign. Norman Powell stepped up for 28 points in Wednesday's season opener, but the Heat will need more out of Adebayo moving forward, especially while Tyler Herro (ankle) is sidelined.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nets 23 points with eight boards
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Adebayo provided 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers in 26 minutes during Friday's 141-125 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Adebayo had been dealing with a minor knee issue, but the fact that he got out there for Friday's meaningless game confirms there aren't any long-term concerns. Adebayo appears set for Opening Night and will again be a reliable source of points, boards and assists as one of the key cogs of the Heat's attack.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Back at practice Thursday
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Adebayo (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo is dealing with a right knee contusion after leaving Monday's preseason game, but it sounds like that was a precaution. As for Friday's preseason finale, it's unclear if the regulars will play for Miami or if they will get some maintenance. Adebayo's status for Opening Night is not in any doubt.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nursing knee contusion
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Adebayo is dealing with a right knee contusion after leaving Monday's preseason overtime loss to the Hawks early, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
The star big man didn't need an MRI on Tuesday, but the team will likely still proceed with caution. Adebayo has a chance to suit up for Friday's preseason finale against Memphis, but his main goal is to be as close to 100 percent as possible ahead of Opening Night in Orlando on Oct. 22.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't return Monday
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Adebayo (knee) won't return to Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo exited to the locker room in the third quarter due to a right knee contusion and will be held out the remainder of the game. He'll finish with 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes. The big man's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's preseason finale against Memphis.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Exits to locker room Monday
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Adebayo is questionable to return to Monday's preseason game against Atlanta due to a right knee contusion.
Adebayo went up for a shot and landed awkwardly before limping to the locker room in the third quarter. If the big man is unable to return, Kel'el Ware and Precious Achiuwa are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Back in action vs. Hawks
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Adebayo (rest) will play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.
Adebayo is back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's preseason game against Orlando. The star big man will likely play in the first half before resting during the second half.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Out against Orlando
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Adebayo (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
This is simply a night off for Miami's franchise center. Adebayo has already made three appearances in the preseason with 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.8 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in Game 4 loss
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Adebayo finished with 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to Cleveland in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Adebayo may have finished with his second double-double in this first-round series Monday, but it was nowhere near enough to keep his team from being eliminated in a four-game sweep. The Kentucky product's season comes to an end, averaging a double-double against Cleveland, with 17.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Drops team-high 22 in lopsided loss
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Adebayo contributed 22 points (9-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during Saturday's 124-87 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 27-year-old big led the Heat in scoring and rebounding, but he didn't get much help in the rout -- Davion Mitchell was the only other Miami player to score more than 13 points. Adebayo has been the one reliable option for the team to begin the playoffs, averaging 19.0 points, 10.7 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals through three games, but the Heat are still staring at the possibility of getting swept on their home court heading into Game 4 on Monday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with triple-double
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Adebayo had 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Adebayo led Miami in rebounds and assists in Game 2's loss and was one assist shy of recording his second career playoff triple-double. However, the star big man has struggled with his efficiency against the Cavaliers' frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, shooting just 41.9 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from three.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Hits for team-high 24 in Game 1
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Adebayo notched 24 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 121-100 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 27-year-old big led the Heat in scoring, but he couldn't stop the Cavs from pulling away in the fourth quarter. Adebayo has recorded at least one steal in seven straight appearances, and over his last 12 outings he's averaging 21.5 points, 9.3 boards, 4.1 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Swats five shots against Atlanta
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Adebayo recorded 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
Adebayo came up big on the defensive end the floor, grabbing eight defensive boards and notching a game-high five blocks. He's logged a double-double in each of the Heat's two Play-In Tournament games, but he'll have his hands full in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, with the Heat hitting the road to face the Cavaliers for Game 1 on Sunday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leading rebounder in double-double
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Adebayo finished with 15 points (6-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 win over Chicago in the Play-In Tournament.
Adebayo once again led the way in the paint for Miami in the Play-In Tournament, leading all Heat players in rebounds to go along with a team-high-tying steals mark in a double-double performance. Adebayo was a double-double machine during the regular season, reaching that mark in 36 outings.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Set for Play-In Game vs. Bulls
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Adebayo (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Bulls.
The star big man got the day off for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Wizards, but he'll expectedly be back in the lineup for Wednesday's must-win game against Chicago. Adebayo added a consistent three-point shot to his arsenal in 2024-25, and he wrapped up the regular season with averages of 21.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 53.2 percent shooting from deep in 33.4 minutes over his final 12 appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't play against Washington
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Adebayo is out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Wizards due to rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo will sit out Sunday's regular-season finale due to the Heat already being locked into the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. Haywood Highsmith and Kyle Anderson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Adebayo should be able to return to action for Wednesday's Play-In Game against Chicago.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Makes season-high four threes
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Adebayo registered 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 153-104 victory over the Pelicans.
Adebayo has made a concerted effort to develop his three-point shot this season, allowing him to more easily play alongside Kel'el Ware in the frontcourt. Adebayo has made massive strides in that department, converting 35.7 percent of his 2.8 three-point attempts per contest in 2024-25 after his previous career high in attempts per game was 0.6. Since Ware moved into the starting lineup Jan. 21, Adebayo is shooting 42.5 percent on 3.2 three-point attempts per outing across 38 appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Struggles with shot Wednesday
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Adebayo accumulated 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to Chicago.
Adebayo didn't have his best shooting performance. However, on that note, it must be stated that he's been better than expected with his long-range shooting -- he's made multiple threes in each of his last six appearances while making 54.2 percent of his 4.0 three-pointers per game in that span. The Heat have gone 3-3 in Adebayo's last six outings, and the big man is averaging 23.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks per game in that stretch.
