Bam Adebayo says voting for defensive player of the year is ‘political’: I don’t want to beg for it
The Heat’s environment, known for its structure and accountability, has allowed Jaquez to learn from established stars like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, whose contrasting styles provide lessons on both ends of the court. “[Tyler] Herro takes his eyes off us so much, the other guys,” Jaquez told RG.org. “The defense is always very busy with him. He has such gravitas on the offensive end, and his ability to grow as a playmaker and decision maker – it’s really taken his game to the next level, that’s for sure. He added that Adebayo’s impact goes beyond statistics. “Just [Bam Adebayo’s] ability on the defensive end — he can go from one to five and be very disruptive,” Jaquez said. “He’s everywhere. And then offensively, he can really score the ball and make plays and do everything. When you have a guy like that on your team, it makes your life easier, for sure. Responsible gaming | October 31, 2025
First a competitive loss in Orlando. Then a record-breaking resounding victory in Memphis. And then Sunday at the Kaseya Center, a 115-107 victory over the rival New York Knicks in the home opener. At 2-1 with the Charlotte Hornets at home Tuesday night, the Heat continue to evolve with their running game even though they are playing in the absence of All-Star sideline guard Tyler Herro. With Norman Powell leading the starters and Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the bench, the Heat held off a late Knicks rally and held off 37 points from Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. Powell led the Heat with 29 points, with Heat center Bam Adebayo on an uneven 5-of-15 shooting night adding 19 points and 13 rebounds on the first unit. South Florida Sun-Sentinel | October 26, 2025
Even after being left out of the rotation after last season’s struggles, Terry Rozier remained popular with his teammates. That, Heat captain Bam Adebayo said, also made Friday morning’s shootout unusual. “You support him all the way. He’s our brother at the end of the day,” Adebayo said. “It was a little weird that he wasn’t there, actually, because he’s usually the first person I talk to in the morning, and he brings this great energy to our team.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel | October 24, 2025
Ira Winderman: Following A’ja Wilson’s induction Thursday into the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, where she called Bam Adebayo her “boyfriend,” Adebayo, who was in attendance, said with a smile during today’s shootaround, “I don’t know where that came from.” I’m just the favorite Olympian. Twitter @IraHeatBeat | October 24, 2025
Anthony Chiang: Bam Adebayo doesn’t play in tonight’s scrimmage, but he shoots left-handed threes during warmups. So that’s a good sign two nights after suffering a bruised knee. x.com | October 15, 2025
