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MIA • Center-Forward • #13
2 days ago
Adebayo wraps up the regular season with his third straight 20-point double-double while also contributing multiple defensive stats in each game. He typically isn’t quite as impactful in fantasy basketball as he is on the court for the Heat, but he has been a fantasy stud over the final couple months. Miami will be the 10th seed in the East, meaning they will travel to Charlotte for the play-in tournament next week. If Adebayo is playing this well, they will certainly have a chance to survive the tournament and make it to the playoffs.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
4 days ago
Adebayo finished Friday’s blowout victory two assists shy of a triple-double, recording a complete line in 38 minutes. The combination of Miami’s win and Charlotte’s loss to the Pistons keeps the door open for the Heat to finish ninth in the standings, which would give them home-court advantage in the 9 vs. 10 Play-In Tournament game.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
5 days ago
After a poor showing in Tuesday’s loss to the Raptors, Adebayo rebounded nicely on Thursday. After shooting 1-of-7 from deep the last time out, the Heat captain was 2-of-4 on Thursday, choosing to do more of his work around the basket. Adebayo has certainly improved as a perimeter shooter, but there are times when he spends too much time away from the basket, which often bails out the defense. He’ll remain a valuable option for fantasy managers in 2026-27, but the lingering question is whether the Heat will make major roster changes.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
10 days ago
One would not blame the Wizards if they wondered where this version of Adebayo was when he torched them for 83 points on March 10. He attempted just six shots, as the Heat combined to finish one point shy of the franchise record for points in a game (153). The good news for fantasy managers was that Bam provided good value in rebounds and assists, even though his double-double streak ended at five games.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
13 days ago
Adebayo extended his double-double streak to five games on Wednesday, with the 29 points being the most in a game for him since March 21. Shooting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc, all that Bam’s line lacked was a blocked shot. While the Heat aren’t locked into the Play-In tournament yet, they risk being seeded ninth or tenth, which would require two wins to reach the playoffs as the 8-seed.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
15 days ago
Adebayo only attempted 11 shots on Monday, but the ability to get to the foul line boosted his point total. The Heat center’s 13 free-throw attempts were the most in a game for him since March 12, the game after Bam went off for 83 points. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a nice start to Week 23 for Adebayo and those managing him in fantasy leagues.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
18 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Adebayo was active on the boards, as he grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds. However, with the Cavaliers getting Jarrett Allen back from a knee injury, Bam had a brutal night on offense. He shot 1-of-8 from three and wasn’t much better inside of the arc, shooting 2-of-6 from two. Sunday’s matchup with the Pacers sets up to be more manageable for Adebayo and the Heat, at least on paper.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
20 days ago
Adebayo was 5-of-10 from the field if you remove his ugly 1-of-9 from behind the three-point line. Otherwise it was an excellent game for the 28-year-old center in a tough matchup against the Cavaliers’ frontline. Adebayo has provided top-75 per game value over the last two weeks. The Heat have two more games this week with a rematch against the Cavaliers set for Friday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
22 days ago
As has been the case for most players Victor Wembanyama has defended this season, Adebayo struggled on Monday. Ten of his 17 shot attempts came from beyond the arc, with the Heat center making two. And the three rebounds were the fewest Adebayo has recorded in a game since November 5, when he had one in a game that he was forced to leave early due to injury. The good news for Adebayo managers is that Miami plays three more games in Week 22, starting with the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
24 days ago
Adebayo has recorded double-doubles in each of the two games he’s played since returning from a calf injury that sidelined him on Tuesday. The Heat center matched his career-high with 21 rebounds and recorded the first 30/20 game of his NBA career. Add in the assists, steals and percentages, and this was an excellent end to Week 21 for Adebayo. The Heat begin a four-game Week 22 on Monday against the Spurs.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
26 days ago
Following a one-game absence with a calf injury, Adebayo was back in the lineup for this game. He was able to extend his streak of 20-point games to 10, with the historic 83-point outing in the middle of the streak. Though the Heat have lost three straight, Adebayo has been productive lately, and he has contributed more steals and blocks than he typically does, which has inflated his category league impact. He’ll look to stay hot in Houston on Saturday to wrap up the week.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
26 days ago
Adebayo missed Tuesday’s game but was initially listed as probable for this one. Now, he’ll officially be available. Kel’el Ware will likely head to the bench with Norman Powell and Tyler Herro both healthy as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
27 days ago
Adebayo is on track to return to action Thursday night after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. With Tyler Herro and Norman Powell available, Kel’el Ware will likely be headed to the bench. Ware should still be rostered in 12-team leagues, but he isn’t as valuable in shallow formats when Miami’s three stars are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
28 days ago
Adebayo avoided the Heat’s original injury report, but was added Monday night as questionable with right calf tightness and downgraded to doubtful Tuesday afternoon. The 28-year-old’s absence isn’t a surprise at this point. Kel’el Ware should move into the starting lineup and stands to benefit from the most additional usage with Adebayo sidelined.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
28 days ago
Adebayo is unlikely to play against Charlotte, which means Kel’el Ware should replace him in the starting lineup. Ware should see a major boost in playing time and usage with Bam sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
29 days ago
Absent from the Heat’s initial injury report, Adebayo has been added due to right calf tightness. If he’s unable to play, Simone Fontecchio could move into the starting lineup, with Kel’el Ware serving as the lone big.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Bam was bound to cool off after dropping 83 points on Tuesday, but putting up 20-plus in consecutive games is nothing to scoff at. The Heat center has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games, and he’s been a third-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. The Heat play three games in Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Well, it wasn’t exactly an encore. Two days after finishing with 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, Adebayo struggled from the floor and finished with a quarter of his total points from the win over the Wizards. Though he was able to get to the free throw line at a decent rate, he wasn’t able to replicate his 43 attempts from Tuesday’s game. He was still able to extend his streak of 20 point games to eight in a row.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo’s night was absurd, and it didn’t take long to realize that he was capable of doing something special. He scored 31 points in the first quarter and went into the halftime break with 43, with both accomplishments being franchise records. And despite holding a commanding lead throughout, the Heat didn’t pull Adebayo until late in the fourth, allowing him to put up the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history. He also set league records for free throws made and attempted, and became the first player to attempt at least 22 three-pointers and 30 free throws in the same game.
Source: Mike Vorkunov
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo eclipsed 10,000 career points in this one and mentioned in his postgame interview that it’s a tremendous accomplishment considering he was drafted for his defense. The 28-year-old center also made four three-pointers for the second time in his last six games. Adebayo has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Heat have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo has now scored at least 21 points in five consecutive games and has three double-doubles over that span. The 28-year-old center’s scoring hot streak overlaps with the Heat’s own four-game winning streak. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. Adebayo and the Heat close out Week 19 against the Pistons on Sunday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Less than a month removed from recording five steals in a game, Adebayo matched his career-high with six steals in Tuesday’s blowout victory. The Heat center shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc against the Nets, and that was the only issue for fantasy managers. The overall field goal percentage was solid, so the robust stat line did not lose any luster. With the Heat playing the Nets again on Thursday, fantasy managers who have Adebayo rostered are benefiting from a nice schedule to open Week 19.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Adebayo led seven Heat players in double figures with 24 points while recording his second double-double in as many games. Over the past two weeks, the Heat center has been close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. With Miami beginning its four-game Week 19 schedule on Tuesday against the Nets, Adebayo could get off to an excellent start.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Having totaled 15 rebounds in his prior two games, Adebayo fell one shy of that tally in Thursday’s defeat. And the 29 points were the most he’s scored in a game since January 22, when the Heat center dropped 32 in a loss to the Trail Blazers. Over the past month, Bam has provided sixth-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. That doesn’t align with his ADP (32), but it does align with Adebayo’s production throughout the season.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Bam didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but fantasy managers should be encouraged by him getting up 19 shots. Tyler Herro’s return to the rotation has not negatively affected Adebayo’s opportunities, as he has remained aggressive on the offensive end. The seven shot attempts in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies were the fewest in a game for Bam since early November. As long as he remains assertive on offense, Adebayo managers should not have too much to worry about.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
While his streak of games with at least 20 points ended at three, Adebayo shot the ball well from the field and produced a solid overall stat line. If there’s a concern, it’s what the Heat rotation will look like now that Tyler Herro has returned from a rib injury. Bam still got up 14 shots on the night, one shy of the team high. Hopefully, Adebayo will remain an offensive focal point for the Heat once Herro can take on starters’ minutes.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
2 months ago
While his season-long value has not met the expectations of most fantasy managers, Adebayo goes into the All-Star break on a high note. He scored at least 20 points in 11 of his last 13 games, recording eight double-doubles. During this run, Adebayo was a third-round player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Heat complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with the Hawks on February 20.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
2 months ago
Adebayo didn’t have an efficient night shooting the ball, but he was able to record a 20-point double-double for the seventh time in 2026. His five-game streak with at least one steal came to a close, and this was also his eighth straight game without a block. Despite being one of the best defenders in the league, Adebayo hasn’t contributed as much on that end for fantasy managers this season. Miami’s final game before the All-Star break will be in New Orleans on Wednesday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
2 months ago
With the Heat rolling to a 132-101 victory, Adebayo only needed to play 28 minutes on Sunday. After going on a run of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points, he entered Sunday having totaled 32 on 9-of-29 shooting in the last two. When you need to get right, it never hurts to run into one of the worst teams in the NBA. Adebayo and the Heat play four games in Week 17, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
2 months ago
Adebayo is good to go after being listed as probable initially. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting center, with Kel’el Ware remaining with the reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report