From 2020 to 2023, Adebayo had been on the second team, where in 2024, for the first time, he made the NBA All-Defensive first team as he was also a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY).

After being pivoted to a power forward role next to rookie Kel'el Ware, Adebayo averaged a still-good 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks a night for the 37-45 Heat.

Many were hoping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo would take an offensive leap in the 2025 season after an intriguing Olympic campaign. Instead, Adebayo averaged 18.1 points, which is his lowest mark ...

This is not about the naysayers more concerned about Bam Adebayo’s contract or muted scoring impact with the Miami Heat. He has earned his fair share and he has offered ample offense in suppo… ...

And Bam Adebayo with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox certainly could be something for the Spurs (with Bam certainly a culture fit there). Of course, the Heat have not offered any such hints.

Bam's [Adebayo] gone backward." Rozier, acquired in a midseason 2023-24 trade with the Charlotte Hornets, fell out of favor with Spoelstra quickly in 2024-25 after an uninspiring playoff showing ...