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Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo lived up to his name in the third quarter of Wednesday’s Game 2 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, when he caught an alley-oop pass from rookie guard Tyler Herro and slammed it home on Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo—who should not have even tried to jump. Adebayo slipped a screen […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie—to quote Beck Bennett’s Jules—tends to see things a little differently, and he’s going against the grain once again with his prediction for the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the No. 1-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 4-seeded Miami Heat. “I got Miami in this series,” Dinwiddie posted ahead of Monday’s Game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat face off in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday night. Milwaukee, which finished with the NBA’s best record, defeated the Orlando Magic in five games, while Miami swept the Indiana Pacers in the opening round. Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to lead the Bucks to their second […]

Following a surprising Game 1 loss, the Milwaukee Bucks woke up from their slumber against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic and won the next four games to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The red-hot Miami Heat await the Bucks after a four-game demolition of the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers in the first round. The Bucks and […]

After sweeping the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat players deserve some individual recognition from their immaculate 4-0 romp in their first-round playoff series. Former Heat forward Chris Bosh joined in and gave Goran Dragic a 9.5/10 rating, but not for his 23-point performance in Game 4. The Slovenian sneaked in behind teammate Bam Adebayo during […]

Jimmy Butler says rising star Bam Adebayo is the heart and soul of the Miami Heat and the team will ultimately go as far as the big man can take them. After the Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead in their first-round series, Butler raved about Adebayo’s […]

The No. 4 seeded Indiana Pacers (45-28) will take on the No. 5 seeded Miami Heat (44-29) in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. It’s the first postseason matchup between the two franchises since they dueled three consecutive years from 2012-2014. Despite owning the lower seed, Miami (-325) is the favorite to advance—a […]

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat will face Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2020 playoffs. The two big men will be matched up in the post during the seven-game series and it should be a good battle. However, Adebayo doesn’t want people to compare him to Turner. The […]

The NBA announced the three finalists for the 2019-20 Most Improved Player award on Saturday, with Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic among the trio. The three finalists for #KiaMIP… @Bam1of1, @luka7doncic and @B_Ingram13! pic.twitter.com/IytIoDjn00 — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 Fellow first-time All-Star forwards Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans and Bam Adebayo […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went right through Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo’s chest for the vicious slam on Thursday. Adebayo, who is pretty strong himself, stood no chance against Antetokounmpo, who was coming downhill with full steam. GIANNIS WILL NOT BE DENIED 😤 pic.twitter.com/jz5O4xPrKK — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 6, 2020 Giannis came into […]

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo tried to interrupt Jayson Tatum’s post-game interview but the Boston Celtics swingman was not having any of it. Peep the clip below where Adebayo tried to crash Tatum’s post-game presser. Tatum didn’t even look at Adebayo’s direction, extremely focused on answering the interview questions. Besides, this was right after the […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie took to social media after Thursday night’s NBA restart to share his thoughts on who should be named Most Improved Player in the NBA this season. As part of a reply to Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks’ tweet, which asked this very question, Dinwiddie listed Bam Adebayo and Devonte’ Graham […]

Miami Heat forward Bad Adebayo just entered the bubble last week, much later than his teammates. As such, there are worries about whether or not he’s back in game shape. But if he’s concerned, he only needs one game to get back to his old form. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Adebayo gave […]

The Miami Heat currently have the second-highest payroll in the NBA, but they are expected to be major players in 2021 free agency. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN notes, all of Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder and Meyers Leonard are scheduled to become free agents this offseason, which will open up significant cap room for the […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo emphasized that NBA players will continue to pressure Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron until the policemen who killed Breonna Taylor are arrested. During their press conferences with reporters down in Orlando, Florida, numerous NBA players have been calling out Cameron to arrest the cops who shot and killed […]

Miami Heat point guard Kendrick Nunn and big man Bam Adebayo are back with the team in Orlando after recovering from COVID-19. While speaking to Heat reporters, Nunn explained how he and Adebayo helped each other through the COVID-19 process. “Me and Bam, we kept in contact often because we were basically on the same […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro believes the late arrival of teammates Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn to the bubble in Orlando won’t be much of an issue come July 30. While the rest of the Heat players and personnel have already acclimated themselves inside Disney World’s facilities, Adebayo and Nunn must first serve their mandatory […]

When the “bubble” games begin on July 30 in Orlando, Florida, every NBA player partaking in the season’s restart will be at risk of contracting COVID-19 and getting hurt. Since players haven’t been able to train properly or play in games for over three months, there is an increased risk of injury at Walt Disney […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo expects the “bubble” games in Orlando, Florida to be more bearable than most people think. Some NBA players are concerned about being stuck in one place and not having access to their families during the “bubble” games. However, Adebayo says once basketball games start, guys won’t really care […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo confirmed that no one from the team is going to sit out the “bubble” games at the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida. However, the Heat’s rising star did acknowledge the concern players have about getting injured at Walt Disney World since they haven’t played since March. Bam […]

A bevy of NBA players have reacted to the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the consequent Twitter comments from President Donald Trump, which have drawn plenty of ire. Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, took major issue with Trump referring to the Minneapolis protesters as “THUGS,” and Isaiah Thomas didn’t […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has raised some pretty valid concerns pertaining to contact between players once the current season resumes. Speaking to The Associated Press recently, the 22-year-old opened up about his concerns with regards to contracting sweat and saliva from other players during play: “Some players like Steve Nash used to lick […]

It’s no secret that the Miami Heat are targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo when he hits free agency in the summer of 2021. But so do 29 other teams around the Association. The Heat certainly have a shot of luring the reigning NBA MVP away from the Milwaukee Bucks. However, that will depend on the timing of […]

Team USA finished a lowly seventh in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which Team Spain won, and many questions arose thereafter revolving around the roster that Head Coach Gregg Popovich and other NBA luminaries had put together for the event. One notable exclusion was Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, who was cut in favor of […]

Retired NBA shooting guard Dwyane Wade spent 15 seasons with the Miami Heat, winning the franchise’s first championship in 2006 under then-head coach Pat Riley and two more titles when the coach turned executive. With that said, could current Heat big man Bam Adebayo turn into a potential franchise cornerstone like Wade? Riley himself thinks […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo has spoken out about his team’s chances against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. According to the 22-year-old, he believes that his Heat could defeat reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Bucks in a seven-game playoffs series. “I am taking my team,” Bam Adebayo confidently told Chris Sheridan of […]

If the NBA is able to resume, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro will get his first taste of playoff basketball, with his team currently in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference at 41-24. However, the first-year swingman has personal motivations for finishing the 2019-20 season, too. The 20-year-old, selected 13th overall by Miami […]

After making his first All-Star appearance this season, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has shown the makings of a star that the Miami Heat can build around. For his part, the 22-year-old seems to be on board with this idea. He even recently admitted that he admires the type of loyalty exhibited by longtime […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is the latest star athlete to donate headphones to help students and educators navigate the extended school closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Students and schools around the country have been forced to adopt e-learning measures on the fly, including online music classes. “It’s times like these where we need […]

The Miami Heat, prior to the coronavirus-forced NBA suspension, were in a good position in the Eastern Conference to make a run for the NBA title. However, Bam Adebayo doesn’t think anything changes despite the hiatus For the first-time All-Star big man, that championship is still up for grabs. In fact, he believes the Heat […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo knows exactly why small forward Jimmy Butler has fit in so well with the team in his first season down in beautiful South Beach. Adebayo, who made his first All-Star team this season with Butler, says Jimmy holds people to a higher standard than they hold themselves: “He’s just holding […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is a big fan of Miami Heat rising star Bam Adebayo. Beal, who has ironically been linked to the Heat in the past in trade rumors, says Adebayo’s versatility makes him very special: “He’s a specimen,” Beal told Michael Lee of The Athletic. “With the way he’s built. […]

Bam Adebayo has become one of the most formidable bigs in basketball in his third NBA season, and he’s a strong contender for the league’s Most Improved Player Award. In his first season as a full-time starter, Bam became an All-Star and is putting up 16.1 points (56.5 FG%), 10.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals, […]

Miami Heat rising star Bam Adebayo didn’t make the Team USA FIBA World Cup roster this past summer, and it may have been a good thing. Adebayo says losing out on a roster spot to Brook Lopez and Miles Plumlee left a bigger chip on his shoulder: “It put a bigger chip on my shoulder than I […]

Like the rest of the world, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler continues to be in awe by the massive improvement of his teammate Bam Adebayo in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. The 30-year-old swingman was pleased with Adebayo’s handiwork in the Heat’s 100-89 victory over the Washington Wizards at The Capital One Arena on Sunday. The […]

Jersey exchanges are common among NBA players. What is unusual is wearing a signed one post-game — and yet, that is exactly what Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo did. He rocked a signed Bradley Beal jersey in the locker room after the game against the Washington Wizards, subsequently telling reporters it was out of respect. […]

It probably isn’t smart to jump against New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo learned that the hard way on Friday. At 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds with elite athleticism and an insane vertical, Williamson is a high-speed wrecking ball when he drives to the rim. As for Adebayo, the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are viewed as one of the strongest teams in the NBA this season, but the Miami Heat seem to have their number. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, most analysts are predicting a deep playoff run for Milwaukee. And with an NBA-best 52-9 overall record, those predictions hold a fair amount of […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo won’t serve as a middleman to help his team reel in Giannis Antetokounmpo in free agency, even if they have an agent in common. Antetokounmpo could potentially be up for grabs at the end of the 2020-21 season if he fails to sign a supermax extension and winds up hitting […]