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Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game is bad for the NBA

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward is not a big fan of Bam Adebayo’s record-setting night. Hayward spoke candidly about Adebayo’s 83-point performance during a recent appearance on ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” radio show.

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Heat Facing ‘Gauntlet’ As Race To Avoid Play-In Tightens

The Heat have made it clear they want no part of the play-in tournament this year. Whether they can avoid it remains the question, writes Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Norman Powell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Why deep Heat playoff run might require major Norman Powell sacrifice

As the Miami Heat look to bounce back after the loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, 121-117, the team still has a lot to figure out with their lineups and rotations, as there are 14 games left in the regular season.

Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Bam Adebayo earns NBA award following 83-point performance

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo put his name in the NBA record books with an 83-point performance on March 10 in a 150-122 win over the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 16

Doncic, Adebayo Earn Player Of Week Honors

Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the league office (Twitter links).

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / March 16

Bam Adebayo’s 83-Points Impressive But Don’t Deserve Comparisons With Kobe Bryant’s 81: Byron Scott

In the world today, it’s extremely difficult to enjoy something without having to hear negativity about it from somewhere. Nowhere is that more prevalent than in sports, where every achievement made by every player is torn down before he can even change into street clothes in the locker room.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 16

Who Would Be the Best First Round Matchup for the Miami Heat?

In recent weeks, the Miami Heat have given themselves a chance to escape the dreaded play-in tournament. Miami has went 9-3 since the All-Star break and has played some of the NBA's best basketball over that stretch boasting a top-10 offense and defense.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 15

The Heat’s Season Might Come Down to These Two Nights

The Miami Heat’s latest loss to the Orlando Magic served as a harsh reminder of how little margin for error exists down the stretch of the regular season.

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / March 15

Charles Barkley Considers Bam Adebayo Lucky to Play in 2026, Says Chasing 83 Would’ve Gotten Him 'Killed' Back Then

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game against the Washington Wizards earlier in the week has seen him receive opulent praise from some legends of the game. Michael

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / March 15

Heat comeback vs. Magic (but fail)

The Heat made a furious comeback vs. the Magic last night. They (waited) erased a 16 point deficit with under six minutes remaining to two with nine seconds remaining.

Bam Adebayo News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Bam Adebayo Calls Out Referees for 'Altering' the Game in Heated Magic Clash

The Miami Heat is raising the heat as the league is galloping towards its business end. In their previous game against the Washington Wizards, Miami had Bam Adebayo drop an all-time NBA record.