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Bam Adebayo Addresses NBA Officiating After LaMelo Ball Incident

Bam Adebayo Addresses NBA Officiating After LaMelo Ball Incident

There's tension between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets after their play-in game on Tuesday. Heat's Bam Adebayo fell hard on his back after LaMelo Ball accidentally swept his leg off the floor following a rebound.

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy

Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes final pitch for 6th Man of the Year trophy

With the Play-In Tournament underway and the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, season awards will be announced relatively soon. On Thursday, after the Heat was eliminated from the postseason in a 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Tyler Herro ghosts Heat exit interview after brutal play-in loss

Tyler Herro ghosts Heat exit interview after brutal play-in loss

Recently, the Miami Heat saw their frustrating 2025-26 NBA season come to an end with an overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the nine vs ten game of the play-in tournament.

LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Last 10 3-pointer game by NBA team' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament. 

NBA makes discipline decision on Hornets' LaMelo Ball for dirty play on Bam Adebayo
Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game
Watch: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win
Prime Video's first postseason telecast has embarrassing outage
The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz
Andrew Wiggins News / Miami Heat on SI / April 16
Andrew Wiggins’ $30M Decision Could Shape the Miami Heat’s Offseason

Andrew Wiggins’ $30M Decision Could Shape the Miami Heat’s Offseason

The Miami Heat have a lot of questions heading into the offseason, but one of the biggest revolves around Andrew Wiggins and his $30 million player option.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Heat most to blame for another mid season after heartbreaking NBA Play-In Tournament loss to Hornets

Heat most to blame for another mid season after heartbreaking NBA Play-In Tournament loss to Hornets

Recently, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season come to a merciful end with a brutal loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament. The loss marks Miami’s first time missing the playoffs since the 2019 season, and could bring major changes this offseason if Pat Riley and company finally decide to make a move.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 16
Miami Heat final player grades for the 2025-26 season

Miami Heat final player grades for the 2025-26 season

The Miami Heat’s season is officially over after falling to the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-in tournament, this means the Heat are now in the lottery and hope to get some good luck when the draft order is drawn.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15
The Miami Heat season is final, but their NBA Draft position is not

The Miami Heat season is final, but their NBA Draft position is not

The Miami Heat closed the 2025-2026 NBA season in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday night, losing to the Charlotte Hornets 126-127 on a LaMelo Ball layup to close the game out.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
NBA punishes LaMelo Ball for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

NBA makes discipline decision on Hornets' LaMelo Ball for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

Ball is one of the Hornets' most important players, averaging 20.1 points, 7.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game
LaMelo Ball apologizes for dirty foul on Bam Adebayo
Heat lose to Hornets without Bam Adebayo after potentially dirty LaMelo Ball play
Heat's Erik Spoelstra hammers LaMelo Ball for 'dangerous play' that injured Bam Adebayo in play-in loss to Hornets
The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz
Norman Powell News / Miami Heat on SI / April 15
Norman Powell’s Future in Miami Could Hinge on a Bigger Move

Norman Powell’s Future in Miami Could Hinge on a Bigger Move

Early on in the season, I was a huge advocate for a Norman Powell extension. He was having a career year in Miami, averaging 22.3 points per game while making the All-Star team.

Tyler Herro News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now?

2 teams eyed Tyler Herro trade at deadline. Should Heat deal him now?

The Miami Heat began their 2026 offseason on Tuesday night when they lost in the play-in game vs the Charlotte Hornets in overtime. Heat fans are hoping

Jaime Jaquez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded?

Heat rumors: Could Jaime Jaquez Jr. win Sixth Man of the Year and then be traded?

The Miami Heat enter a pivotal offseason following their 127-126 Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, with new reporting raising questions about the future of Jaime Jaquez Jr.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
NBA to review controversial LaMelo Ball-Bam Adebayo play

NBA to review controversial LaMelo Ball-Bam Adebayo play; ruling could impact Hornets' chances in second play-in game

The NBA is reportedly considering whether it should punish Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday night's play-in game.

Hornets' Kon Knueppel struggles in first postseason game
One factor that could impact Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
LaMelo Ball's game-winner further enhances his star power 
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig

Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to an end with a brutal loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA play-in game thanks to a game-winner from LaMelo Ball.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
LaMelo Ball apologizes for dirty foul on Bam Adebayo

LaMelo Ball apologizes for dirty foul on Bam Adebayo

Ball is facing criticism for a play that injured Bam Adebayo.

NBA makes discipline decision on Ball for dirty play on Adebayo
Watch: Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets' play-in win
Video resurfaces of Ball tripping Adebayo in past game
Prime Video's first postseason telecast has embarrassing outage
Marcus Smart vows Lakers won't get punked by Rockets in playoffs
Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Final Injury Report for Heat-Hornets Play-In Game: Will Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic Play?

Final Injury Report for Heat-Hornets Play-In Game: Will Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic Play?

The Miami Heat are on the road on Tuesday night as they face off against the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. For Miami, they enter the Play-In Tournament as the No.

Tyler Herro News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year winners' quiz

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year winners' quiz

The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is given to the player who provides invaluable bench contributions over the course of a season. How many of the past winners can you name in five minutes?

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / April 14

NBA Legend With Kidney Transplant Backs Miami Heat Staffer in Fight Against Chronic Kidney Disease

A serious kidney condition ended Alonzo Mourning’s NBA career, but not his fight. The Miami Heat legend overcame FSGS to make a comeback never before seen in the history of the league.

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