And now it’s kind of second nature at this point.” Which, Spoelstra said, is another sign of Adebayo’s maturation at 27, how growth as a leader now mirrors growth as a player.

The NBA celebrates Bam Adebayo's 28th birthday with a stunning photo, fueling trade rumors as the offseason heats up.

But Bam, I think he took the leader role when he came out and he said, Like, I'm not gonna allow my guys to quit on this season, and that's the conversation that Bam and I had as, you know, my ...

A Miami Heat trade idea has them acquiring a $195 million star to pair up with Bam Adebayo so Miami can compete in 2025-2026.

It’s possible Adebayo and Herro are better suited for complementary roles, should the Heat acquire another alpha like Butler. Adebayo actually hasn’t improved all that much over the past ...

Don’t let go of it. That’s my conversation with Bam as a leader. It doesn’t matter what’s going on or what you ain’t got, don’t let go of the rope.

When asked about the big men who shaped his approach to the game, Bam Adebayo didn’t hesitate. “Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Lamar Odom… and the wild card for me was always Chris Bosh,” he said.

Trading Bam could help the Heat reset their timeline." If Adebayo wants to continue embracing a Draymond Green-like role on offense, San Antonio is the place to do it not Miami.

Regardless, one thing is for certain, and Adebayo hit it spot on. Riley has standards, and while they might be lofty, he usually gets his way, so Miami's roster will look different when the 2025 ...