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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 […]

After nine dedicated seasons to the Toronto Raptors, Kyle Lowry chose to sign a three-year, $85 million contract with the Miami Heat. Though the veteran guard had an array of destinations to choose from, he ultimately chose Miami for one huge reason: the fit. The 35-year-old is looking to win his second championship after bringing […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo nearly drained what would have been the shot of the season during Saturday’s tilt against the Washington Wizards. With the Heat down three points and less than one second remaining on the clock, Adebayo heaved the ball the full length of the court — and it almost went in: […]

It would be fair to say that the NBA today is more focused on offense. Efficiency on offense, the pace of game, and every other offensive statistic have been continuously increasing. It doesn’t help that a certain Stephen Curry added to this even more by influencing the league to maximize the three-point line. The name […]

Bam Adebayo has a close personal relationship with Dwyane Wade. During Wade’s last few years with the Miami Heat, he bonded with the then-rookie Adebayo. The two have kept their brotherhood even after Wade’s retirement from basketball. After a big win over the surging Washington Wizards, Adebayo and Wade once again displayed their close relationship […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo says that being doubted and bombarded with racist remarks during team USA’s Olympics stint helped the team push to greater heights. Initially, it was unclear if Adebayo was set on playing for Team USA after getting swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs. However, Heat head coach Erik […]

The Miami Heat made a Cinderella Run to the NBA Finals in the 2020 Orlando bubble, only to fall to the LA Lakers. But, the 2020/21 season was ultimately a disappointment, getting swept in the first round by the eventual champion, Milwaukee Bucks. Bam Adebayo recently spoke on the various issues they dealt with, from […]

The Miami Heat are off to a strong start this season, and a big part of that is the emergence of Tyler Herro. The high-scoring guard has been having a revenge tour after he got slammed in his sophomore year for a mediocre showing. Herro’s numbers across the board have been impressive, even contributing in […]

Every few years or so, there are a handful of NBA players who make the transition from being an established star to an undeniable superstar of the league. For example, 2020 was the year when draftmates Luka Dončić and Trae Young established themselves as true superstars in the league, capable of winning the Most Valuable […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat took part in an epic overtime showdown on Wednesday in what was a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Lakers came out on top after an extra period, 120-117, and this was thanks in large part to a career performance by LA shooting guard Malik Monk. […]

Get you a teammate like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He may not be playing these days, but he’s surely made his presence felt for the Purple & Gold. In the Lakers’ faceoff with the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, LeBron got involved. Maybe too involved. With only a little over two minutes remaining […]

The Miami Heat just held on to defeat the Utah Jazz in a Saturday night showdown between two of the best teams in the NBA. Miami looked well on its way to an easy victory when they had a 19-point lead with just over five minutes remaining. However, the Jazz staged a massive rally down […]

The Miami Heat entered their game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night with the best record in the NBA. But when the smoke cleared, they looked very much like a hapless crew. The Heat got blown out by the Celtics at home, 95-78. Jimmy Butler and company were held to their season-low in terms […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat had another convincing win Tuesday night as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-110. Tyler Herro led the scoring for Miami with 25 points coming off the bench. The Heat had four players with over 20 points. Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, and Tyler Herro. Miami is now 6-1 […]