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Bam Adebayo details Heat ‘evolving’ after prior offensive disappointments

MIAMI – After another Miami Heat offensive explosion in the blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets, 144-117, some fans might feel that the team is unrecognizable compared to the last few seasons.

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Why Heat’s Bam Adebayo is ‘not satisfied’ just yet with new fast offense

MIAMI – In the Miami Heat’s early statement win over the New York Knicks, the team displayed its new style of offense once again to impressive results.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 26

NBA Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Spurs

The Heat are on the move. Through two games, Miami has gone full throttle under Erik Spoelstra, pushing pace and letting instinct take over. “Playing with a pace like this, you love to see everybody collectively having fun,” Bam Adebayo said, via Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Bam Adebayo’s 7-Word Response to A’ja Wilson ‘Boyfriend’ Comment Goes Viral

A'ja Wilson has a lot of things going for her right now. Wilson is fresh off winning the 2025 WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces. This marks the

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 25

Bam Adebayo sets the tone, then the kids take over for a historic Miami Heat night

Bam Adebayo – Grade: A Bam Adebayo was sensational tonight, specifically in the first quarter. I have talked often about the importance of Adebayo getting off to a good start for the Heat and he delivered today.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Heat score 86 in first half, set scoring mark in rout of Grizzlies

Visiting Miami set a record for most points allowed by a Memphis Grizzlies opponent in regulation.

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Victor Wembanyama's near triple-double leads Spurs over Pelicans in OT

Zion Williamson posterizes Wemby on very first play of the game

Kevin Durant scores 37, but Rockets drop see-saw battle with Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, leads Bucks past Raptors

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 24

A historic offensive display, Bam Adebayo's punch and more takeaways from Miami Heat romp

After a 0-1 start to the season on Wednesday night against the Magic, the Heat headed right over to Memphis to try and bounce back. There was already a Heat starting lineup change, as Kel'el Ware was elevated to the starting lineup next to Bam Adebayo, as Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins stayed in place.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Bam Adebayo, Heat details ‘weird’ aura after Terry Rozier’s arrest

With the sports world reacting to Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier being arrested by the FBI as part of a gambling probe, along with others, the fanbase and the team have had to deal with the impacts of it.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Heat’s Bam Adebayo reveals why he ‘hated’ Erik Spoelstra before learning his lesson

As the relationship between Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra is about to extend into its ninth season together with the opener on Wednesday

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Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Ex-Celtics Champion Makes Bold Prediction on Bam Adebayo’s Future With Heat

After finishing 10th in the Eastern Conference standings last season after trading Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, the Miami Heat will enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking to bounce back and compete for a top seed in the conference.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19

Who's outside the rotation for the Miami Heat?

No more preseason style of basketball. No more G-League guys closing down the stretch. No more Norman Powell, Bam Adebayo, and company sitting on the bench for the majority of games.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Kendrick Perkins makes big prediction about Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo is entering his ninth season with the Miami Heat, and Kendrick Perkins believes it will be the big man’s last. Perkins spoke about the Heat during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Road Trippin” podcast, which was released on Friday.

Miami Heat News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Bam Adebayo will not be with the Miami Heat at the end of the season, Kendrick Perkins predicts

Bam Adebayo has committed to four more seasons in his Miami Heat contract. Despite this deal, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes that the elite defensive center will play his final season in a Heat jersey in the 2025-26 campaign.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 18

Player grades vs Grizzlies: Bam Adebayo bounce back

Bam Adebayo - Grade: A Bam Adebayo had by far his best game of the preseason finishing with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Shooting 9/17 from the field and 2/6 from the 3-point line.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 16

Miami Heat get good injury news: Bam Adebayo and others return

The Miami Heat have had trouble getting themselves off the injury report this pre-season, as one of the main reasons for the 0-5 start is due to the plethora of Sioux Falls guys that have been holding it down for the Heat.

Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

'Right Now, I’m Ahead of Schedule' – Miami Heat Fans Receive Encouraging Injury Update on Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign due to a foot and ankle injury, but the Miami Heat star recently dropped the bold proclamation that he would be back on the court “sooner rather than later.” “Super excited.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Injury Isn’t Heat’s Only Concern About Bam Adebayo as ESPN Analyst Pinpoints Startling Stat

For all the preseason hype Miami managed to build, their start has felt less like Heat culture and more like mild confusion. The numbers don’t lie, with 0 and 5 in preseason, which is the worst mark in the league.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Miami Heat Give the Eastern Conference Another Key Injury to Monitor

The Miami Heat have had their fair share of health issues throughout the offseason. Bam Adebayo offered the team an additional scare on Monday night. In what became an overtime thriller, the Heat and the Atlanta Hawks engaged in a one-point battle, which finished in favor of the Hawks.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Insider Reveals Severity of Bam Adebayo Knee Injury Ahead of 2025/26 Season

The Miami Heat’s preseason has hit another concerning note as star center Bam Adebayo exited Monday’s game with a knee injury. The incident occurred during the third quarter and prevented him from returning to the court, adding to the team’s growing injury concerns ahead of the new season.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / October 14

Heat C Bam Adebayo 'feels fine' after knee contusion

Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo said he "feels fine" after leaving Monday night's preseason loss at Atlanta with a knee contusion. Adebayo, 28, departed in the third quarter, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds in 19 minutes in a 119-118 overtime loss to the Hawks.

Miami Heat News / Fastbreak on SI / October 13

Jeff Teague Believes Heat's Kel'el Ware Has Shot at Rare NBA Feat

The Miami Heat have two stellar centers on their roster. One is proven (Bam Adebayo) while the other (Kel’el Ware) is quickly establishing himself as one of the most notable risers in the NBA.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Heat Announce Bam Adebayo News After Leaving Hawks Game

The Miami Heat are entering the franchise’s first full season without Jimmy Butler on the roster since 2018. Miami will be entering this year with a retooled roster centered around Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo with hopes of staying competitive in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Bam Adebayo Makes Feelings Clear Over A’ja Wilson’s Greatness After 3rd WNBA Championship

When A’ja Wilson lifted the WNBA trophy for the third time yesterday, the moment resonated across the basketball world. One person who featured prominently alongside the Las Vegas Aces superstar was her partner, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo.

NBA News / FirstSportz / October 11

A’ja Wilson And Bam Adebayo’s Heartwarming Embrace After Winning WNBA Title Goes Viral

The past calendar year has been eventful for A’ja Wilson. The Las Vegas Aces superstar not only managed to re-establish herself as the best women’s basketball player in the world, but also has her personal life blossoming.

Miami Heat News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

Cause for concern about Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo, at this point, should be the least of the Miami Heat's worries. The nine-year veteran and team captain has been a steadying force on the squad for years, anchoring the defense, earning a max contract and occasionally -- if not as often as some would like -- carrying the offense.