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Adebayo's Groin Tightness: Heat's Opening Night In Jeopardy?
15 Oct
Summary
- Bam Adebayo sidelined with right groin tightness during preseason.
- Coach Spoelstra expresses minimal concern, calling Adebayo day-to-day.
- Heat's regular-season opener is scheduled for October 21st.
Bam Adebayo, a key player for the Miami Heat, has been sidelined with right groin tightness. This injury occurred during the team's home preseason finale against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Adebayo joins Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson on the inactive list, although Keshad Johnson is available after a hamstring issue.
Despite the timing, just a week before the regular-season opener on October 21st against the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach Erik Spoelstra stated he is not "overly concerned." Spoelstra indicated that most regular players would participate in the final preseason game, offering another opportunity for Giannis Antetokounmpo and other starters to build chemistry.
Adebayo's availability for the October 21st regular-season opener remains uncertain as his groin issue is being monitored. The Heat aim to have their dynamic duo, Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, fully integrated and ready to compete from the start of the season.
