Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

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Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Apr 16, 2026 2:36 PM ET

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

Adebayo revealed Thursday that Ball has not apologized to him for the trip that knocked him out of Miami’s 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Ball had said after the game that he intended to reach out and apologize for the incident.

“It didn’t happen,” Adebayo said. “By that time I was in the shower trying to figure out what I was going to do next. Obviously, everything happened all at once. At some point I’ll see him again and we’ll have that conversation.”

Bam says LaMelo Ball has not apologized to him yet:

“It didn’t happen… I want It to be out there. At some point I’ll see him again and we’ll have that conversation” https://t.co/V7be6aZDTV pic.twitter.com/HpPqEtpQ9o
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) April 16, 2026

Adebayo did not seem too bothered by the lack of apology, and chalked it up to the two not crossing paths after Tuesday’s game. He also said he had no idea if Ball made a dirty play or had any intent in tripping him, even though the Hornets guard has done it twice now.

Ball was ultimately fined for the trip. He will still be available Friday when the Hornets face the Orlando Magic for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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