Bam Adebayo News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Practices Sunday Adebayo (groin) participated in Sunday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Adebayo missed Miami's final three preseason games due to right groin tightness, though he returned to practice Sunday. The star big man can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota until the Heat offer an update on his status. If Adebayo needs to miss time, Bobby Portis and Nick Richards would likely see increased minutes.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in preseason finale Adebayo (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Adebayo won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale due to right groin tightness. The star big man's next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With Anthony Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBA's parity era

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Managing tight groin Adebayo (groin) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact The star big man is dealing with minor right groin tightness. Friday's game against the Magic is his next chance to play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Heat have a new look, a new star in Antetokounmpo and tons of shooting on the roster

The Miami Heat have added Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, and others to their roster, aiming to contend in the Eastern Conference

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Erik Spoelstra sees the possibilities of what the new-look Miami Heat can be

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Giannis, Bam, Edwards & Ball's status for Heat-TWolves: Injury Update & Preview The Miami Heat announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bobby...

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Not playing Saturday Adebayo won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to rest, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adebayo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for the Heat in this preseason contest due to rest. The star big man could return to face Brooklyn on Wednesday, as the Heat are taking a cautious approach to have him fully available for the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo gets honest about how LaMelo Ball injured him and the long-term impact | Sporting News LaMelo Ball made the headlines when he injured Bam Adebayo, but it seems the latter is looking at the bright side.

OCTOBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bam Adebayo kept Wilson's WNBA MVP a secret As A’ja Wilson won her fifth WNBA MVP, one person had the inside scoop: Bam Adebayo.

OCTOBER 9 • NBA.COM

Giannis has quietly given Bam Adebayo his biggest challenge yet Thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo is facing the biggest challenge of his Miami Heat career yet.

OCTOBER 7 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Bam Adebayo says he could've scored 100 points - and he's not wrong Bam Adebayo says he could've scored 100 points in the game; he had 83, claiming that he had a "bad shooting night."

OCTOBER 6 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals how he first felt 'Heat Culture' in training camps | Sporting News Giannis Antetokounmpo immediately felt what it was like to train with Coach Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo under the legendary Pat Riley's l...

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo Explain Why they Are Excited to Play With Each Other The Miami Heat have formed a new star frontcourt in the NBA by pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Though numerous people struggl...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Good to go Saturday Adebayo will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It was reported Friday that Adebayo was expected to play Saturday, and he's since been cleared to suit up for Miami's preseason opener. The big man shot a career-worst 44.2 percent from the field last season but averaged a double-double for the fourth time in his career. Over 73 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, Adebayo averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks in 32.4 minutes per showing.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Adebayo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo also in line to suit up, fantasy managers should get their first taste of Miami's new-look frontcourt Saturday. Adebayo has averaged at least 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in six straight seasons for the Heat.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Klay Thompson already knows his perfect role next to Giannis and Bam Klay Thompson is already proving that he knows his perfect role for the Miami Heat next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Goes through practice Adebayo (back) practiced in full Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact After a mild back issue flared up at the end of the 2025-26 season, Adebayo is at full strength for the opening day of training camp. He was notably spotted battling with Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling it a good way to "sharpen your skills."

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Klay Thompson, even with his legacy secure, has plenty of motivation entering 1st season with Heat

Klay Thompson's legacy is already secured with four championships and being one of the best 3-point shooters in NBA history

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Bam Adebayo fans flames of reignited Knicks rivalry with a single smirk Bam Adebayo subtly reminds Giannis Antetokounmpo that the Heat are not in the business of showing the New York Knicks love.

SEPTEMBER 28 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals why Bam Adebayo will be more dangerous in the 2026-27 season | Sporting News Giannis Antetokounmpo knows that he will be the catalyst behind Bam Adebayo's success in the 2026-27 season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Iguanas have become Giannis Antetokounmpo's 1st opponent in his Miami Heat era

Giannis Antetokounmpo is adjusting to life in Miami, where iguanas have become an unexpected challenge

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Erik Spoelstra Makes His Expectations Clear for New-Look Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra had a lot to say today during the Miami Heat’s Media Day. Most of the conversation will be about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ba...

SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Norman Powell reveals what it was like to witness Bam Adebayo's 83-point game up close | Sporting News Norman Powell was one of the players who got to witness Bam Adebayo's now-iconic 83-point game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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