What is really going on with Miami Heat Bam Adebayo this year? And is it fair to blame it on the distraction of the Jimmy Butler trade rumors? I don't think so, especially since Pat Riley squashed the rumors a few days ago, saying Jimmy is not going anywhere.

Adebayo represented Team USA at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, both times winning gold, and has signed an extension contract with the Miami Heat that will reportedly bring in US$166 million over 3 years The WNBA recently announced Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson,

Bam Adebayo has had an inconsistent offensive start to the season for the Miami Heat. However, his defense has been elite for most of the year. So much so, the Heat cannot survive defensively without him and Jimmy Butler out of the game.

The Heat have lost six games by three points or less this season, tied with Toronto Raptors (7-25) and Sacramento Kings (14-19) for the NBA lead. That’s awkward for Miami, because Toronto wants to lose games, while the Kings recently fired 2023 Coach of the Year Mike Brown and are figuring out how to restore playoff form.

When all else fails, Miami Heat fans blame Bam Adebayo.  Heat fans blasted Adebayo following Saturday’s 120-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Adebayo had 17 points

Will the Miami Heat make a major trade? NBA analyst predicts a potential swap between Jimmy Butler and a Bam Adebayo running mate.

Q: Ira, before the season started, the Heat defended staying pat with the same team by saying they expected improvement from within. Thus far, only Tyler Herro has shown improvement. Terry Rozier is still a disappointment,

Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of being one of seven people ejected, six for their roles in a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon shared on The Hoop Collective the Heat are among teams that could pursue a blockbuster trade for the one-time All-Star. "Now, if this sets up like the tea leav

The cycle of mediocrity had a chance to add something of meaning Saturday at State Farm Arena. Instead, no three-game winning streak for the Miami Heat, just a 120-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena and a 15-14 record going into Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets to conclude this three-game trip.

Defensively, the Magic will look to limit the Heat’s Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, who combined for 45 points in their last matchup. Herro is averaging a team-high 23.9 points per game this season, while Adebayo is posting 16.7 points, 10 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per outing.