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The finalists for the NBA awards were announced on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for some big-named snubs to voice their displeasure. Among the notable absences from the Defensive Player of the Year shortlist was Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, who failed to get the nod ahead of Phoenix’s Mikal Bridges, Boston’s Marcus Smart, […]

It’s that time of the year again in the NBA! With the NBA announcing the finalists for their major awards, discussions and debates are starting to heat up. Will Nikola Jokic win the MVP again, or can Joel Embiid snag his first trophy? Will a guard finally win Defensive Player of the Year. Who will […]

The Miami Heat are preparing for Game 1 of their opening series in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday as they face the Atlanta Hawks. There was initially a bit of concern that big man Bam Adebayo could miss out after he entered COVID-19 protocols on April 9th, ultimately missing the season finale. However, it appears […]

The Miami Heat officially know who their first-round opponent will be in the NBA Playoffs after the Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday as the Heat begin what is hopefully a Finals run. Erik Spoelstra’s squad finished as the top dog in the East during the […]

Bam Adebayo is the face of the Miami Heat franchise right now. As it turns out, however, the 24-year-old has much higher hopes than just being this team’s cornerstone superstar. According to Adebayo himself, he wants to be considered as one of the GOATs of the franchise once he decides to call it a career […]

Miami Heat have locked in the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Taking the top spot means they will face a team in the first round that is more tired than them after playing two games in the play-in tournament. The Heat’s rest time will be important in several ways. It will allow them to […]

The Miami Heat own the top spot in the Eastern Conference. While that usually means that they get the easiest matchup plus homecourt advantage in the first round, it’s a little different this season with the Brooklyn Nets ominously lurking as a potential eight-seed. Are the Heat giving a side glance at what’s going on […]

With the NBA season quickly winding down, several individual accolades are set to be handed out in June. While the MVP award is usually the one garnering the most attention, there is quite the battle for DPOY as well. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is well in the running, but the likes of Marcus […]

The first round of the playoffs in the East could present some of the most enticing matchups of the entire postseason. The Miami Heat are close to finally securing the top seed in the conference, but they could be facing one of the toughest teams in the East if Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets […]

After being swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs last year, the Miami Heat were at one point running through the Eastern Conference this season, on track to finish with the number one seed. Injuries have been a factor for Miami since 2021-22 tipped off, but coach Erik Spoelstra has […]

The Miami Heat are a top contender in the Eastern Conference but they have a tough road to the title. They are currently the top seed but only 5.5 games separate them currently from the no. 7 Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics are all within one game of each […]

The Miami Heat are flying high at the top of the Eastern Conference and continue to be one of the best defensive teams in the Association as well. A big reason for that is big man Bam Adebayo, who is locking it down on a nightly basis down low and emerging as a legitimate candidate […]

The Miami Heat unraveled badly against an injury-riddled Golden State Warriors team. They let the Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, light up the third quarter and take a 19-point lead. Miami regained the lead but lost it in the fourth quarter and never got it back. The main takeaway […]

When it comes to the best defenders in the NBA, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert and Giannis Antetokounmpo get mentioned often. Steve Kerr, however, believes Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is in the same class as the rest. “I think he’s in that mix now,” Kerr told ClutchPoints. “I think the versatility […]

It’s a battle of top teams in the Eastern Conference as the Miami Heat travel north to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-76ers prediction and pick. The Heat is coming off a 120-108 at the FTX Arena in South Florida. Miami officially clinched the Southeast […]

After the Miami Heat won the 2012 championship, teams across the league began increasingly following their blueprint of small-ball, pace and space. Big men were forced to adapt as a result, expanding their repertoire to become outside shooters and capable of defending quick guards on the perimeter. Some bigs have been unable to flourish in […]

The Miami Heat took the NBA by storm a couple of years ago when they made it all the way to the NBA Finals inside the Orlando bubble. Not many expected that team to blow through the East, but that’s exactly what they did. The Heat also put up a good fight in the Finals, […]

If there’s one topic that Bam Adebayo truly likes to talk about, it’s the Miami Heat. The outspoken big man always seizes the opportunity to express how proud he is of his squad. And how could he not be? The Heat remain atop the Eastern Conference with a 46-24 record. The Heat’s latest win came […]

With how good the Miami Heat is right now, it’s almost easy to overlook the fact that Bam Adebayo is actually in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career. Injuries have been an issue for the 24-year-old this year but there’s no denying that when he’s healthy Adebayo is indeed one […]

Bam Adebayo has been a revelation for the Miami Heat. The former lottery pick has developed into one of the most versatile big men in the league, with the ability to do most things on the court. He’s a big reason why his team is currently in the running to be the best team in […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been on a tear since returning from his thumb injury that needed surgery. In fact, he has been so impactful that head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t help but compare him to Golden State Warriors defensive guru Draymond Green. In the 19 games he has played since coming back mid-January, […]

Let’s be honest. Bam Adebayo rookie cards aren’t as hot nor in demand as those of his contemporaries, like Jayson Tatum or Donovan Mitchell. Heck, it’s a far cry from the heights Luka Doncic and Ja Morant cards are reaching at this point in the season. But whatever the narrative surrounds those guys, there’s one […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline now firmly in the rear-view mirror, trade talks in the league have become strictly hypothetical. One absurd NBA trade rumor surfaced on Sunday, as Chris Broussard revealed a conversation he had with “somebody who works in the league.” Broussard and his source apparently discussed the possibility of a wild Los […]

The Miami Heat entered the All-Star break with the no. 1 seed and in a tie for the best record (38-21) in the Eastern Conference. With much of the attention on the Brooklyn Nets and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Heat have sneakily shifted from dark horse to legitimate contenders in the East. Still, […]

The Miami Heat improved to 34-20 Saturday night as they defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 104-86. The effort defensively was monumental. Nowhere was that more evident than by Heat big man Bam Adebayo on these plays below. LOOK AT THIS DEFENSIVE POSSESSION FROM BAM ADEBAYO. pic.twitter.com/7zssDnQBDe — Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) February 6, 2022 With the […]

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers met in the 2020 NBA Finals to cap off a historic, strange season. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, took home the title. Since then, it hasn’t been the smoothest sailing for both teams. The Lakers have looked like a mess this season and last. The Heat, though, […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to three games on Friday night as they took down the high-flying Miami Heat by a score of 110-108. It was a tight affair that had no shortage of drama, specifically involving Trae and big man Bam Adebayo. Midway through the third quarter, Bam drifted […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been sidelined for the last six weeks with a right thumb injury. Adebayo, who had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, received a promising update on Friday that should excite Heat fans, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. After right thumb surgery six weeks ago, Miami Heat […]

Despite an avalanche of health issues, the Miami Heat are off to a terrific 24-15 start and look like a contender in the Eastern Conference. The offseason addition of Kyle Lowry has worked wonders, bringing another veteran with toughness and leadership to this well-coached roster already featuring stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, though those […]

The Miami Heat were expected to stand out as an NBA title contender in 2021-22 because of their big offseason acquisitions in Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker. Those two signings are the epitome of Heat culture, and they have proven that they can step it up despite the lengthy absences of Jimmy Butler and Bam […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is thrilled with how the fallback game plan has been going with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro out of the picture. With several players sidelined due to injury, the Heat was forced to make the most out of the 10 players they have available in their last […]

The Miami Heat were shorthanded on Wednesday night when they took on the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. It didn’t matter much, though, as the Heat still emerged with a statement victory against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co., 113-104. Caleb Martin got the spot start for Miami and boy did he step up when his team needed […]

The Miami Heat have tapered off a bit recently due to the injuries to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. They suffered their 10th loss of the season after getting routed by the Milwaukee Bucks last Saturday. With their depleted lineup, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has been tinkering with combinations. But with Adebayo out for a […]

Heat star center Bam Adebayo gets brutally honest about needing thumb surgery, which will sideline him for quite a while. Before suffering a thumb injury, the Miami Heat were on a roll, garnering competitive performances against the league’s top teams. Unfortunately, Adebayo sustained the injury after a tough loss against the Denver Nuggets last Monday. […]

Now that Bam Adebayo is expected to miss the next six weeks while recovering from thumb surgery, the Miami Heat will need to make some adjustments to their game plan. While they fight to maintain the third seed in the Eastern Conference, Miami will have to look for ways to stay competitive. This is especially […]

With Bam Adebayo now set to have surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb and miss four to six weeks, the Miami Heat will need major contributions from the rest of their frontcourt rotation. Given that their lack of size has been their biggest weakness over the past couple of years, this […]

Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a thumb injury that needs surgery, and Erik Spoelstra understands it will be impossible for the team to replace him. Speaking to reporters ahead of their Wednesday showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spoelstra spoke out about Adebayo’s injury […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is out indefinitely after suffering a torn UCL in his right thumb during Monday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, the team announced Wednesday. Adebayo will undergo surgery this weekend and an official timetable will be revealed after that. The current expectation is up to a six-week recovery, though there’s always […]

The Miami Heat have been red hot to start this season. After many doubts about potential roster fits, the Heat are playing great basketball. As of right now, with a win away from home against the Chicago Bulls, the Heat are standing at 13-7. The squad is firing on all cylinders and sneaking into the […]