BAM ADEBAYO NEWS

Records triple-double in rout Adebayo ended Tuesday's 123-97 win over the Bucks with 16 points (8-14 FG), 12 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

Impact With each of Jimmy Butler (personal), Terry Rozier (knee) and Josh Richardson (shoulder) out of action, Adebayo stepped up with one of the best all-around games of the campaign. The triple-double was the big man's second of the season and seventh of his career. Adebayo is averaging 17.7 points, 10.8 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks through six contests in February.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 22, adds 13 boards Adebayo closed with 22 points (7-18 FG, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 loss to Boston.

Impact Adebayo is one of the most consistent big men in the NBA, and he's a threat to deliver a double-double every time he steps on the court. Such has been the case of late, as he has posted four double-doubles over his last six appearances. Furthermore, he's averaging 18.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points against Spurs Adebayo finished Wednesday's 116-104 victory over San Antonio with 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes.

Impact Adebayo has gone two consecutive games without a double-double, and this is just the third time he has gone through that run this season, a strong sign of his consistency levels on both ends of the court. The big man is having another strong season and is averaging 20.2 points with a career-best 10.5 rebounds per game. He has averaged a double-double in three of his last five seasons.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Sunday's loss Adebayo notched 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 103-95 loss to the Clippers.

Impact It's Adebayo's third straight double-double and 27th of the season, tying him with Joel Embiid (knee) and Luka Doncic for eighth in the league. Adebayo has failed to pull down double-digit boards only once in the last eight games, averaging 15.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Bam Adebayo reacts to third NBA All-Star selection and 'respect' shown by coaches Heat center Bam Adebayo reacts to his third NBA All-Star selection and explains why it means to much to him to be selected as an All-Star re...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • KENTUCKY.COM

Balanced outing in double-double Adebayo finished Friday's 110-102 victory over the Wizards with 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes.

Impact Adebayo led all Heat players in rebounds while ending as one of two players with 20 or more points in a well-rounded double-double performance. Adebayo has recorded a double-double in four straight games and in 27 outings this season. He has added 20 or more points in 20 of those 27 double-double performances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky produces record 7 NBA All-Stars The seven 2024 All-Stars are the most by a single school in NBA history.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Double-double in Wednesday's win Adebayo logged 16 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-106 win over the Kings.

Impact The double-double was Adebayo's 25th of the season in 38 games, tying him for 10th in the league with Jonas Valanciunas and Nikola Vucevic. Adebayo's scoring has taken a bit of a step back of late -- he's failed to score 20 points in five straight games -- but he's still been productive, averaging 18.5 points, 11.0 boards, 4.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals through 16 contests in January.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three rejections against Phoenix Adebayo closed with eight points (3-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 118-105 loss to the Suns.

Impact While he fell one bucket short of a double-double, Adebayo still pulled down 10 or more boards for the 11th time in 15 games this month. The 26-year-old center is also making a bigger impact than usual on the defensive end -- he's recorded multiple rejections three times in the last 11 games, including a career-high six against the Grizzlies on Jan. 24, and during that stretch he's averaging 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 blocks.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Top rebounder in double-double Adebayo closed with 12 points (6-10 FG), 13 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Saturday's 125-109 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Adebayo led all players in Saturday's contest in rebounds while ending as the lone Heat player with a double-digit rebound mark along with a double-double. Adebayo has hauled in 13 or more rebounds in nine games this season while posting a double-double in three of his last four outings.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 19 against Celtics Adebayo recorded 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 143-110 loss to Boston.

Impact The 19 points tied Tyler Herro for the team lead, but they were little match for a Celtics starting lineup that saw all five players provide at least 15 points. Adebayo has now scored in double digits in 19 straight games since his mid-December return from a bruised hip, averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high six rejections vs. Griz Adebayo closed Wednesday's 105-96 loss to the Grizzlies with 15 points (4-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, six blocks and one steal across 40 minutes.

Impact Adebayo struggled with his shot, but more than made up for it in other ways. His six blocks were a career high for the seventh-year center, and he has now registered at least six assists in each of his last three games. Adebayo is averaging 20.1 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists in January.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 24, 2024

All-around performance in defeat Adebayo notched 22 points (8-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 loss to the Magic.

Impact Adebayo led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring, rebounds and assists while adding a pair of steals and ending three dimes short of a triple-double in a blowout loss. Adebayo has recorded a double-double in 22 games this year, recording at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 11 contests.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs another double-double Adebayo closed Friday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks with 21 points (7-15 FG, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal across 39 minutes.

Impact Adebayo ended just one rebound shy of recording his 22nd double-double of the season, and the star big man has been one of the most consistent players in the league this season due to his contributions on both ends of the court. Adebayo has been able to handle more responsibility on offense of late, especially while Jimmy Butler was out due to calf and toe injuries, and he's averaging 20.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.6 blocks per game since the start of January.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double streak snapped Adebayo closed Wednesday's 121-97 loss to the Raptors with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes.

Impact Adebayo's six-game streak of double-doubles came to an end Wednesday, and his five boards were his lowest output since Nov. 30 against the Pacers. Still, the All-Star center has had an excellent 2023-24 season and is averaging career highs in points per game (21.7) and rebounds per game (10.7) over 30 appearances.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers season-high in rebounds Adebayo notched 11 points (5-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 20 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 44 minutes during Monday's 96-95 overtime victory over the Nets.

Impact Adebayo's 20 rebounds represents a season-high for the seventh-year center out of Kentucky, and it's the second time in his career he's recorded 20-plus rebounds in a game. He's averaging 20.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting, 12.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists over 37.1 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen, Bam Adebayo named NBA Players of the Week The Utah Jazz center and Miami Heat forward-center take home the honors for Week 12.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • NBA.COM

All-around showing in double-double Adebayo ended with 24 points (9-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 35 minutes during Sunday's 104-87 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Adebayo led all Heat players in scoring, rebounds and assists while finishing three dimes short of a double-double in an all-around performance. Adebayo has recorded at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in three games this year, including in two straight outings. He has recorded a double-double in 10 of his last 11 games.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bam Adebayo on hot streak as Heat head to Brooklyn Bam Adebayo is in the midst of a streak of 20-point, 10-rebound games of his career, and with Jimmy Butler inching closer to returning from...

JANUARY 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bam Adebayo stars as the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-87

Bam Adebayo had 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, helping the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-87

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bam Adebayo lifting Heat, who next take on struggling Hornets The Miami Heat are relying on Bam Adebayo more than ever.Over his past four games, Adebayo is averaging 24.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 4.3 a...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

As Heat celebrates Dwyane Wade's HOF induction, Bam Adebayo wants to follow in his footsteps As the Heat prepares to celebrate Dwyane Wade’s Hall of Fame induction on Sunday, Bam Adebayo speaks about his friendship with Wade.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • KENTUCKY.COM

Drains game-winning shot Adebayo amassed 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 39 minutes during Friday's 99-96 win over the Magic.

Impact Adebayo was everywhere for the City and posted a solid stat line across the board, but perhaps most importantly, he drained the game-winning shot in a surprisingly low-scoring contest. Adebayo has been outstanding for the Heat in recent weeks, and he's averaging 22.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA roundup: Bam Adebayo's heroics lift Heat over Magic Bam Adebayo hit a go-ahead jumper at the free-throw line with 18.8 seconds left, leading the host Miami Heat to a 99-96 win over the Orlando...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM