Adebayo posted 27 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, four steals and four blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 140-123 win over the Clippers.
Adebayo strung together his seventh double-double of the regular season Monday and his fourth over his last five games. His 14 rebounds were a season high and he finished as the Heat's second-leading scorer behind Norman Powell (30 points). Adebayo also connected on a career-high five three-pointers, and after averaging 2.8 three-point attempts in the 2024-25 regular season, he has opened the 2025-26 campaign averaging 5.2 attempts from deep per game. In his seven outings since returning from a six-game absence due to a toe injury, Adebayo has averaged 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.5 minutes per game.
Adebayo totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 138-135 loss to the Pistons.
Adebayo was unable to reach the 20-point mark, but he made his presence felt defensively and was also active enough on the glass to record a double-double for the third time in his last four appearances. Adebayo has scored at least 15 points in his six outings since returning from a toe injury in mid-November, and that consistency should make him a reliable fantasy option in all formats, although he's no longer the No. 1 or No. 2 scoring option for the Heat.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Records double-double
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Adebayo notched 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 victory over the Bucks.
Adebayo played alongside Andrew Wiggins in the frontcourt instead of Kel'el Ware, meaning he had to deal with Myles Turner on both ends of the court, but he still posted a solid stat line. This was Adebayo's sixth double-double of the season -- and second over his last three games. He's also on a run of scoring at least 17 points in five straight contests.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Continues to produce
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Adebayo chipped in 17 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-11 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 106-102 win over Dallas.
Since returning from a six-game absence due to a toe injury, Adebayo has averaged 18.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.8 steals in 30.0 minutes while posting 45/38/75 shooting splits. It appears the veteran big man's minutes are being monitored, as he's played more than 30 minutes only once since Nov. 2.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in Sunday's win
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Adebayo provided 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 victory over the 76ers.
The double-double was his fifth of the season in 11 games, marking his first since Nov. 3. Adebayo has looked good in three contests since returning from a toe injury, averaging 18.7 points, 9.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.7 blocks in 30.3 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nets 20 points in return
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Adebayo (toe) racked up 20 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-96 victory over the Warriors.
Adebayo looked great in his return from a six-game absence due to a left big toe sprain, asserting himself on both ends of the floor. He drilled a clutch three-pointer down the stretch to put the game out of reach, and he finished with a point differential of plus-15. Adebayo is knocking down a career-high 2.1 triples per game, though his willingness to venture outside of the paint has brought his field-goal percentage down to a career-low 46 percent through nine appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Will play Wednesday
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Adebayo (toe) will play Wednesday versus the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra said that he will monitor Adebayo's minutes in his first game back from a six-game absence, but even with a minutes limit, Adebayo is a must-play option in fantasy leagues. He should start, which will likely shift Kel'el Ware back to the second unit.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Upgraded to questionable
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Adebayo (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo is officially day-to-day after missing the past six games for Miami. He did return to practice Sunday, and it sounds like his toe responded well to the increased workload. If Adebayo is given the green light to return, he may face restrictions in his first game back.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't play Monday
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Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left toe he sustained in a loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 5. The star big man did participate in Sunday's practice, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Warriors. Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic are candidates for increased minutes with Adebayo sidelined.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Practices Sunday
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Adebayo (toe) participated in "much of" Sunday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
It was previously reported that Adebayo didn't participate in Sunday's practice, though this update suggests that the star big man is trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks. The Heat are expected to provide an update on Adebayo's status by Sunday night, and if he's ultimately ruled out for a sixth straight game, Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic will likely continue seeing a bump in minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Doesn't practice Sunday
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Adebayo (toe) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo sustained a sprained left toe in a loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 5 and is in jeopardy of missing his sixth consecutive game against the Knicks on Monday. The Heat are expected to provide an update on the star big man's status by Sunday night, though his absence from practice doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up. If Adebayo remains sidelined Monday, Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic will likely continue seeing a bump in minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Listed out for Friday
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Adebayo (toe) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Adebayo will be sidelined for a fifth straight contest, though he is traveling with the team. His next chance to play comes Monday in a rematch against the Knicks, this time in Miami. Kel'el Ware is expected to remain the starting center in Adebayo's absence.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Ruled out for Monday
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Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game Monday as he continues to nurse a toe sprain. Kel'el Ware is likely to retain the starting center role in his absence, while Adebayo's next opportunity to return will come Wednesday in a rematch with the Cavaliers.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't play Saturday
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Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Adebayo will miss a second straight game due to a toe injury. The team will likely pivot to Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Ruled out with sprained toe
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Adebayo (toe) won't play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After leaving Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Denver, Adebayo has been diagnosed with a sprained left toe and is considered day-to-day. The star big man has a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up for Saturday's matchup against Portland. Kel'el Ware is the most likely candidate to replace Adebayo in the starting lineup and should see a spike in fantasy value, while Nikola Jovic has a clearer pathway to minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Exits early, no update postgame
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Adebayo left Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Denver in the first half due to a left foot injury and did not return. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said postgame the team would find out more about Adebayo's injury Thursday.
Adebayo logged two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across eight minutes before leaving the contest. With third-string center Vladislav Goldin playing in the G League on Wednesday, Adebayo's absence resulted in heavy minutes for Kel'el Ware and some small-ball center action for Keshad Johnson. Keep an eye out for a status update leading up to Miami's game against Charlotte on Friday, which is the first leg of a back-to-back.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable to return
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Adebayo is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left foot injury, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo picked up the injury after having played merely eight minutes Wednesday, and he's iffy to return. The star big man's absence should leave more opportunities for Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Tallies double-double
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Adebayo recorded 25 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 120-119 victory over the Clippers.
Adebayo played a pivotal role in Monday's narrow win, recording his fourth double-double in seven games to start the season. The star big man has opened the year with impressive scoring output, averaging 22.4 points while expanding his range -- knocking down 2.3 three-pointers per game at a 35.6 percent clip from deep.
Adebayo chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 loss to the Lakers.
The five assists and three steals were both season highs for Adebayo, although his 11 field-goal attempts were a season low. The veteran big man has adapted his game as the Heat try to work Kel'el Ware into the starting five at center, adding a true three-point shot to his skill set. Through six games, Adebayo is averaging 22.0 points, 9.0 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 34.2 minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leads team with 31/10 double-double
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Adebayo supplied 31 points (12-27 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 loss to the Spurs.
Adebayo turned in his third double-double of the season during the defeat, and it appears that the big man is the team's most dependable producer in the early stages of the season. Norman Powell's (groin) absence has forced all of the starters to pitch in, but the biggest change for the veteran is his gradual shift away from the primary center role. Kel'el Ware has taken over at the five, and it's allowed Adebayo to show off his abilities as a primary scorer. Adebayo's biggest boost comes from beyond the arc, where he's averaging a career-high 5.8 attempts per game and is converting at a 41.3 percent clip.
