Adebayo ended Monday's 103-85 loss to the Celtics with a team-high 22 points (6-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes.
No other Heat player scored more than 13 points as the team as a whole was held to 33.7 percent shooting on the night. The double-double was Adebayo's 28th of the season, with seven of them coming in the last 10 games -- a stretch in which the 27-year-old big is averaging 19.8 points, 11.2 boards, 4.1 assists and 0.9 threes while shooting 52.0 percent from the floor. Miami has yet to feature its new lineup, as Tyler Herro (illness) sat out Monday while Andrew Wiggins made his Heat debut, so it's not clear yet what Adebayo's usage might look like once the team is at full strength.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Productive in Friday's loss
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Adebayo closed with 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 37 minutes during Friday's 102-86 loss to Brooklyn.
The 27-year-old big has been incredibly consistent on the glass over the last few weeks. Adebayo hasn't pulled down fewer than eight rebounds in 11 straight games, a stretch in which he's averaged 18.0 points, 11.1 boards and 4.2 assists while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor. With Jimmy Butler now a Warrior, Adebayo and his frontcourt mate Kel'el Ware figure to become the focal point of the Heat offense, along with Tyler Herro.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Posts double-double
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Adebayo finished with 18 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 108-101 victory over Philadelphia.
Adebayo surpassed the 15-point mark for the sixth game in a row, and the star big man has been excellent in that span due to his two-way ability. With four double-doubles over that stretch, Adebayo is averaging a robust 22.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.8 blocks per game in that span while continuing as one of Miami's most consistent two-way forces.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Hits for 23 in Tuesday's loss
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Adebayo closed with 23 points (10-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 133-124 loss to the Bulls.
The 27-year-old big continues to thrive in Miami's new-look frontcourt, topping 20 points for the fourth straight contest. Over seven games since he was joined in the starting five by Kel'el Ware, Adebayo is averaging 20.0 points, 11.3 boards, 4.6 assists and 0.9 threes while shooting 55.4 percent from the floor.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nears triple-double in victory
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Adebayo notched 30 points (13-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 victory over the Spurs.
Adebayo stuffed the stat sheet while leading the Heat to victory Saturday. The big man posted game highs in points, blocks and assists to go along with a team-high mark in rebounds. The 27-year-old was also one assist shy of his second triple-double of the season, though he has amassed 25 outings with a double-double or better. Over his last five appearances, Adebayo has averaged 21.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 blocks across 37.2 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nearly triple-doubles
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Adebayo totaled 26 points (10-15 FG, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 44 minutes during Monday's 125-119 double-overtime win over the Magic.
Adebayo finished one assist shy of recording his ninth career triple-double. He previously struggled to adjust to his new role alongside Kel'el Ware, but the veteran put those concerns to bed Monday as the duo combined to log 86 minutes in the double-overtime win with both players posting massive lines.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Dominates glass in Saturday's win
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Adebayo amassed 17 points (6-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block over 37 minutes during Saturday's 106-97 victory over the Nets.
Adebayo logged his fourth double-double in five games Saturday, and his 16 rebounds were his most since Dec. 1 against the Raptors (20). The veteran center played a game-high 37 minutes after failing to play at least 30 minutes in the three games prior to Saturday's contest. Adebayo has averaged 14.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals over 30.2 minutes per game in January.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Plays just 22 minutes
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Adebayo produced 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and 10 rebounds across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 loss to Portland.
This workload is very concerning for fantasy managers, especially with Adebayo playing just 25 minutes the game prior. Meanwhile, Kel'el Ware has averaged 36.5 minutes in his last two outings. Although coach Erik Spoelstra is starting those two alongside each other, the early returns have been less than ideal for Adebayo from a fantasy perspective.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-double in clash with Jokic
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Adebayo ended Friday's 133-113 loss to Denver with 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes.
it was the 21st double-double of the season for Adebayo in 39 appearances, giving the veteran center a shot at topping the career-high 42 he recorded in 2023-24. He has yet to deliver a double-double in consecutive January games, however, averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 boards, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals through nine contests on the month.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Muted scoring in return
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Adebayo posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Lakers.
Adebayo returned to action Wednesday after missing Miami's previous contest due to a lower back contusion. While the 27-year-old big man had a difficult matchup with Anthony Davis, he has been struggling to score all year. Adebayo has gone from averaging 19.3 points on 52.1 percent shooting from the field in 2023-24 to averaging 16.0 points on 45.6 percent shooting from the field in 2024-25.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Active Wednesday
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Adebayo (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Adebayo will return from a one-game absence due to a lower back bruise. The center should reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Kevin Love. Adebayo is averaging 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable for Wednesday
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Adebayo (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Lakers.
Adebayo missed Monday's contest against the Clippers due to a back injury and is in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If Adebayo can't play Wednesday, the Heat will likely rely on Kevin Love and Kel'el Ware as the primary big men again.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Downgraded to out Monday
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Adebayo (back) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reportss.
After being a late addition to Miami's injury report, Adebayo is out with a lower back contusion Monday, and he'll miss his first game of the season as a result. The star big man's next chance to return is Wednesday against the Lakers. Rookie first-rounder Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic are candidates for enhanced roles against the Clippers, and the Heat would figure to get veteran big man Kevin Love back into the rotation.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Downgraded to questionable
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Adebayo is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers with a lower back contusion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Despite being a very late addition to the injury report, Chiang reports that Adebayo will warm up with the intent to play. Over his last seven outings, Adebayo has compiled averages of 16.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 30.9 minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in win
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Adebayo racked up 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 win over the Trail Blazers.
Adebayo recorded his 10th outing with double-digit points, 10-plus rebounds and at least five assists in a well-rounded performance. The star big man has taken a back seat in the scoring department this season, and he is on pace to shoot a career-low 45.6 percent from the field. Adebayo has struggled with offensive efficiency over his last five games, during which he has averaged 13.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 41.5 percent from the floor in 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Loaded stat line in win
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Adebayo closed Thursday's 97-92 victory over the Jazz with 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 29 minutes.
Adebayo has bounced back admirably since posting a four-point dud in the loss to the Jazz on Jan. 4. Over his last three games, the star big man is averaging 17.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with double-double in win
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Adebayo closed Tuesday's 114-98 victory over the Warriors with 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 30 minutes.
Although the Warriors put up a fight in the paint behind Trayce Jackson-Davis and Draymond Green, Adebayo received great support from his teammates and was able to post a solid total. The team was likely fatigued after a challenging double-overtime loss to the Kings on Monday night, and although Adebayo finished a bit below his usual scoring average, he showed no adverse effects from the back-to-back.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Strong double-double in OT loss
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Adebayo totaled 18 points (6-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 45 minutes during Monday's 123-118 double-overtime loss to the Kings.
Adebayo had a woeful showing Saturday against the Jazz, and while he bounced back in this one, the lack of efficiency remains an issue for the star big man. Adebayo has scored over 15 points in four of his last six games, but on the same note, he's shooting a meager 43.8 percent from the floor, a low figure for a player in his position, in that span.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Close to double-double
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Adebayo notched 20 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 128-115 loss to the Pacers.
Adebayo was efficient on offense and active on the glass, but he ended just two rebounds shy of recording what would've been his 10th double-double across his last 15 outings since the beginning of December. Over that 15-game stretch, the star big man is averaging 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with triple-double
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Adebayo closed Wednesday's 119-108 win over the Pelicans with 23 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and three steals over 31 minutes.
Adebayo tied his season high with 10 assists during Wednesday's victory but fell just one rebound shy of his third triple-double of the year. Across his last 10 outings, Adebayo is averaging 17.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 35.0 minutes.