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After winning the first two contests of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat suffered a lopsided loss in Game 3 as Joel Embiid finally made his return. The star big man has yet to be in the pink of health though his presence surely uplifted the spirits of his teammates and made […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

The Miami Heat took care of business once again in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, cruising to a 119-103 victory to take a 2-0 series lead as Joel Embiid continues to watch helplessly due to his injuries. What should have been an incredible series has been a laugher so far after the Heat won […]

The Miami Heat took care of business in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, running away with a 106-92 victory thanks to a big second half. While the Heat are still missing Kyle Lowry, they caught a break with Joel Embiid’s facial injury that currently has him sidelined. Miami jumped out to a quick 14-point […]

The Miami Heat played Game 5 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks without both Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, but that was no problem. The Heat held off the Hawks in a 97-94 victory, earning a 4-1 series win to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Miami did it with yet another sterling defensive […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young went off on the referees after their Game 2 loss against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The All-Star point guard was complaining about how the game officials allegedly let the Heat players “be as physical as they are and not call fouls,” which apparently, did not sit too well […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not happy Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo didn’t even make it to the Top 3 finalists for Defensive Player of the Year. The Heat were the fourth-best defensive team in the NBA during the 2021-22 regular season, and Adebayo was a big reason for that. He anchored […]

Draymond Green has found success both on and off the court this season. He’s helped the Warriors get to the playoffs where they now hold a 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets in the first round. On the other hand, he’s also running a highly-successful podcast that has gained traction over the past several months. […]

The Miami Heat crushed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. However, Heat star Bam Adebayo landed on the Game 2 injury report as questionable with a quad contusion. This has fans wondering if Bam Adebayo is playing tonight vs. the Hawks in Game 2. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV […]

The Miami Heat made easy work of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series matchup on Sunday, 115-91. It looks like the Heat could come into Game 2 shorthanded, though, with no less than six players showing up on their injury report. Bam Adebayo is the most prominent name on the list […]

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 […]