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Bam Adebayo's Future With Heat In Doubt?
14 Jan
Summary
- Adebayo's offensive struggles have led to trade discussions.
- His scoring dropped significantly after a foot injury in November.
- Concerns rise as his large contract extension begins next season.
Bam Adebayo's role with the Miami Heat is under scrutiny during the 2025-26 NBA season due to recent offensive struggles. These challenges have led to his name surfacing in trade discussions, especially as a significant three-year, $165 million contract extension is set to commence next season.
An executive suggested that the Heat could potentially receive decent offers if they decided to trade Adebayo, provided his offensive game does not further diminish. Adebayo's performance dipped after suffering a left foot injury in November, missing six games. Since his return, his scoring average has fallen to 15.2 points per game on 44.4% shooting.
Over the past ten games, Adebayo's numbers have been even more concerning, averaging 11.7 points on poor shooting percentages. While his defensive contributions and rebounding remain valuable, former player Jeff Teague has labeled him a "fringe All-Star" and a complementary piece rather than a true star. The Heat may need to rely more on Tyler Herro to lead the offense.
