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After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

The entire Miami Heat fanbase rejoiced on Tuesday, as their All-Star Bam Adebayo was finally back in the starting line-up in Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Turns out, had Bam been able to complete at least one push-up on Sunday, the Heat medical staff would have cleared him to […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has been battling a foot injury since Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and he still isn’t at a point where he can play an entire game. Despite attempting to take the floor on Tuesday, Dragic has been officially ruled out for Game 4 versus the Los Angeles Lakers. #LALvsMIA […]

Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo will play in Game 4 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Adebayo missed Games 2 and 3 due to a neck strain he suffered in Game 1. Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo is planning to return for Game 4 vs. the […]

The Miami Heat have upgraded All-Star big man Bam Adebayo to questionable for Game 4 of the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Starting point guard Goran Dragic, though, remains doubtful. Heat’s Bam Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers. Goran Dragic is doubtful. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 5, […]

While the rest of the basketball world remains in awe of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, one of his teammates in big man Bam Adebayo isn’t exactly surprised. Facing the possibility of a 0-3 series deficit from which no team has recovered […]

The Miami Heat secured a massive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and it is possible they could get a key player back in All-Star Bam Adebayo for a pivotal Game 4. Adebayo said his injured neck is improving, and he hopes to get back on the floor as soon as possible. However, […]

The Miami Heat shocked the basketball world on Sunday, as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. This was thanks in large part to a tremendous performance by Heat superstar Jimmy Butler, who himself sent a warning for L.A. about the potential return of Bam Adebayo. In his post-game […]

Erik Spoelstra admitted that after Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic learned they won’t be able to play for the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, they were overcome with anguish. Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic on not playing Game 3. “I can see the anguish in their eyes. Both […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and point guard Goran Dragic will be sidelined for the second straight game in the NBA Finals. Adebayo sustained a shoulder/neck injury in Game 1, while Dragic suffered a plantar fascia tear in the same contest. They both missed Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers and was initially listed […]

The Miami Heat are listing point guard Goran Dragic and big man Bam Adebayo as doubtful to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Both Dragic and Adebayo got hurt in Game 1 and didn’t play in Game 2. The Heat […]

The Miami Heat might get their All-Star center back in Game 3. Their injured big man extraordinaire Bam Adebayo said he’ll be ready to play on Sunday. Shortly after the Heat dropped their second straight game against LA, 114-124, to fall 2-0 in their best-of-seven NBA Finals affair, Adebayo bared his intent to help his […]

The Miami Heat lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, 124-114, which now puts them in a 2-0 hole. For Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra, however, all hope is not gone. The three-time NBA champion coach is so steadfast in his belief in his team’s capability that he […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo won’t be playing in Game 2 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s going to be listed as “active” after begging head coach Erik Spoelstra. The reason? By being listed as “active,” Adebayo won’t have to wear a mask on the Heat bench. As […]

Miami Heat stars Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic know that Game 2 of the NBA Finals is a must-win contest, which is why they were ready and willing to push their respected injuries to the limit and play. According to head coach Erik Spoelstra, both players wanted to suit up for action ahead of Friday […]

The Miami Heat received more bad news ahead of Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. First-time All-Star Bam Adebayo has officially been ruled out for the second game, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo (shoulder) will miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. Lakers tonight, […]

The Miami Heat not only lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, but also sustained multiple devastating injuries. Indeed, starting point guard Goran Dragic and All-Star big man Bam Adebayo have both been listed as doubtful for Game 2, according to the team. INJURY UPDATE: Goran Dragic (left foot torn plantar fascia) is […]

With all the injury woes they suffered in their blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat are in dire need of some good news. This might just come in the form of an injury update on All-Star big man Bam Adebayo, who looks like he will be available for […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

After Goran Dragic exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals with an apparent foot injury, the Miami Heat suffered another huge blow as Bam Adebayo also sustained a shoulder injury. Bam was going for a layup in the third quarter when he collided with Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. He continued to play for […]

The mother of Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is in the bubble to watch her son play in the NBA Finals. Adebayo’s mom promised the Heat star she would come to the bubble if Miami made it to the Finals, and she kept her promise. Bam’s mom pulled up with the best sign 🙏 […]

It has been one of the craziest NBA seasons ever, and now we have finally reached the NBA Finals almost a full year after this 2019-20 campaign officially began. Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat is on Wednesday night. It’s no surprise the Lakers made it […]

One of the biggest matchups in the NBA Finals will be between Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo. The two centers have different styles, but they are both defensive stalwarts and have had a huge impact during the Los Angeles Lakers’ and Miami Heat’s runs to the NBA Finals. On the daily Locked On Heat Podcast, […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is going to have his hands full in the 2020 NBA Finals, as he’s going up against Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis. Davis is one of the few players in the NBA who is elite on offense and defense. During his media session on Tuesday, Adebayo talked about […]

The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Finals with a completely different team than the last time they made it six years ago, save for Erik Spoelstra and Udonis Haslem. Now the Heat are lead by Jimmy Butler, but their production comes by a committee and Bam Adebayo might just be the head chair. […]

The Miami Heat made a bit of history on Sunday, as they booked their place in the NBA Finals for the first time in six years. They defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 125-113, behind a huge effort from All-Star big man Bam Adebayo, who himself joined LeBron James, […]

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat’s cinderella run in the 2020 playoffs continues after they dispatched the Boston Celtics, 125-113, on Sunday to advance to the NBA Finals. After being counted out all season long, the 5th-seeded Eastern Conference team will take on the heavy favorites Los Angeles Lakers. Adebayo understands that his team will […]

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat will have another chance to close out the Boston Celtics and advance to their first NBA Finals since 2014. The Celtics staved off elimination with a 121-108 win in Game 5 on Friday, but still need to earn two more victories to pull off the 3-1 comeback. Of course, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler may have thought he had a monopoly on freshly brewed coffee in the bubble. Turns out, a more affordable rival has now popped up in Disney World, and his competition is a fellow member of the Heat organization. Earlier in the bubble, Butler opened Big Face Coffee in his hotel […]

During his media session on Saturday, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about All-Star big man Bam Adebayo taking responsibility for the team’s Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. As expected, Spoelstra showered Adebayo with praise. “I love Bam Adebayo and everything he stands for as a competitor,” Erik Spoelstra said […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo was quick to take the blame for his team’s Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. After hearing about Adebayo’s post-game admission, Heat forward Jimmy Butler came to the defense of his teammate. Heat’s Bam Adebayo after ECF Game 5 loss to Celtics: “This game is […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo aggravated a wrist injury during Wednesday night’s win over the Boston Celtics. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra noted after the game the All-Star was in plenty of pain and icing the wrist, casting doubt upon his status for the remainder of the series. Adebayo insisted he was okay, though, and Spoelstra […]

With a career performance from the youngest player on the floor, the Miami Heat moved one step closer to making an appearance in the 2020 NBA Finals with a 112-109 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics. In this piece, we’ll highlight four takeaways from the hard-fought battle that ensued on Wednesday night. A Herro […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo was in considerable pain late in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night after appearing to injure his left wrist. While there has been some fear about his status for the rest of the series, Dwyane Wade has provided his own medical update about Adebayo and […]

With the fate of the police officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor recently sealed, Miami Heat duo Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler were given an opportunity to speak out about the same following Wednesday night’s Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics. The grand jury’s recent decision to indict just one officer in […]

The Miami Heat secured a huge win on Thursday, as they held off the Boston Celtics to emerge with a 112-109 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. As it turns out, however, this win came with quite a cost, as Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo sustaining an injury late in the […]

During his conference call with reporters on Monday, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens spoke about the difficulty of guarding Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo. Adebayo, who blocked Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum’s game-winning dunk attempt in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, has been putting up superstar numbers thus far in the […]

The Boston Celtics saw much success during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with the convenient return of Gordon Hayward. Monday, Celtics guard Marcus Smart gave his opinion on Hayward’s return from a Grade 3 ankle sprain: Marcus Smart on Gordon Hayward's return: "It just shows the type of team we can be. Gordon […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is being viewed as the top young player to build an NBA team around, according to 15 talent evaluators who were recently polled by HoopsHype. The evaluators were asked to rank their five top players who are still under the age of 25. Doncic, who just wrapped up his second season […]