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Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat is in the record books as the first player to block a potential game-tying or go-ahead dunk in the final minute of a playoff game since the advent of play-by-play in the 1996-97 NBA season. Per Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Adebayo’s block of Jayson Tatum of the Boston […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo’s game-saving block on Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is the best defensive play he’s ever seen in the playoffs. Bam Adebayo’s block on Jayson Tatum’s dunk attempt was the best defensive play I’ve […]

The Miami Heat came out victorious in their Eastern Conference Finals series opener against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, thanks to Bam Adebayo’s game-saving block over Jayson Tatum. The Heat was holding on to a two-point lead with under seven ticks remaining in overtime when the Celtics’ swingman took it strong to the cup. After […]

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics have a lot of things in common entering the Eastern Conference Finals. They both have versatile wings who can score and defend. They both have veteran point guards who haven’t had much prior playoff success. They have great coaches. They both have front offices that have assembled title-winning teams […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo was one of the favorites to win the 2020 Most Improved Player of the Year Award, but he wound up losing to New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram. However, Adebayo really doesn’t care since he’s more focused on team success. The Heat star spoke to reporters on Friday […]

After the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 playoffs in five games, stars Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo had some fun with the cameras on them. The Heat trio started singing the “Bad Boys” song, fully embracing the villain role. Literally everyone when they get past […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo said the team had a letdown in a Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. Adebayo stated Miami lacked the kind of hunger and intensity of a team hoping to close out the series: “I feel like we played like we was up 3-0,” Adebayo said, via […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has become renowned for his diverse skill set from the center position, and he also boasts tremendous athleticism for someone with his size. This athleticism was on full display during Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, as Adebayo soared over Marvin Williams for a miraculous putback. Bam Adebayo is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D’Angelo Russell has some high praise for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. On New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick’s latest podcast, Russell remarked that he’s picking the Heat’s Adebayo as the player to build his franchise around for the next 10 years. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: […]

Bam Adebayo was once again a force for the Miami Heat on Friday, bullying the entire Milwaukee Bucks frontline in the Heat’s decisive 115-100 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 6-foot-9 slotman, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, dropped 20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually the one serving poster slams. However, he was on the receiving end of this highlight from Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo on Friday. With under six minutes left in Game 3 of the Bucks versus Heat Eastern Conference semifinals clash at the HP Field House, Adebayo was the recipient […]

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 […]