Bam Adebayo
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December 29, 2025
Will play against Nuggets
Adebayo (back) is available for Monday's game against Denver, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis
The star big man is returning from a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness, and he should be able to handle his normal allotment of playing time. Adebayo has been relatively quiet as a scorer of late, but he's still averaged a productive 13.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 32.6 minutes per game over his last seven outings.
December 28, 2025
Probable for Monday
Adebayo (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis
Adebayo is likely to return from a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness, which would leave fewer minutes available for Nikola Jovic. Adebayo has struggled on the offensive end of late, averaging 11.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.5 percent from the field in 33.8 minutes per game in his last four outings.
December 27, 2025
Remaining out Saturday
Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis
Adebayo will miss his second consecutive contest due to soreness in his lower back, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Nuggets. With the big man sidelined, Kel'el Ware (quadriceps) and Nikola Jovic are candidates for increased playing time.
December 26, 2025
Won't play Friday vs. Atlanta
Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis
Adebayo popped up on Thursday's injury report due to lower back soreness, and he was downgraded to doubtful Friday before eventually being ruled out. Friday's contest is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the veteran center could be available to play against the Pacers on Saturday. Kel'el Ware should step into a larger role in Adebayo's absence, and more minutes will be available for the likes of Jaime Jaquez, Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jovic.
December 26, 2025
Downgraded to doubtful
Adebayo (back) is now doubtful for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis
Adebayo was previously listed as questionable for Miami. With the center expected to sit out, Kel'el Ware could have a higher floor Friday, and more minutes will be available for someone like Jaime Jaquez.
December 25, 2025
Nursing back injury
Adebayo is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to lower back soreness.
Analysis
The Heat are playing the first leg of their back-to-back set Friday, so the team may sideline Adebayo for one of those games while the veteran center recovers from a back injury. Kel'el Ware would step into a more prominent role on offense, while Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez would be the top candidates to enter Miami's starting lineup if Adebayo were to miss time.