Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) was upgraded from questionable to probable on Friday for their contest against the New York Knicks. Sighs of relief can be heard from fantasy managers everywhere since Adebayo only had to miss one game. He's had a great start to the year and has been one of the most consistent fantasy options this season. Adebayo should be in all starting lineups as he's averaged 22.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. Thomas Bryant should move back to the bench in the process so he can be dropped back to the waiver wire.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man sat out of Wednesday's game while he recovers from a left hip contusion. His absence resulted in Thomas Bryant moving into the starting five on Wednesday. He finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action. He'd be a decent deep league streaming option if Adebayo is held out for another game. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update on his status.

The Miami Heat say center Bam Adebayo (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Adebayo was listed as probable on Miami's official injury report due to a left hip contusion, but the discomfort seems to be enough to hold him out Wednesday in Cleveland. Adebayo, averaging 22.8 points, 10.2 boards, and 2.4 combined steals plus blocks, sees his next shot to suit up come on Friday against the New York Knicks. The Cavaliers have a massive frontcourt, so it's fair to expect head coach Erik Spoelstra to counter that look with a considerable dose of big men Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson. The Heat faced a similar matchup in terms of size when Adebayo missed Oct. 30's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, when Bryant played 21 minutes in a start and Robinson got 26 minutes off the bench. Kevin Love (personal) is also out for personal reasons, leaving Miami even thinner down low.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star is on the injury report with a left hip contusion, which forced him to miss one game last month, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment on Wednesday. Adebayo has been spectacular for the Heat in 2023-24, averaging career-high numbers across the board. He leads the team in scoring (22.8 points) and rebounding (10.2) while having also registered 4.1 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals. Wednesday's matchup isn't a great one for Adebayo, with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley roaming around on the court, but he tends to do the business against anyone these days.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was everywhere in Monday's 108-107 win over the Lakers, piling up 22 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks. He tallied his sixth career triple-double, and it's the first-ever 20-20-10 game in Heat history. Adebayo, who shot 13-for-23 from the field, showed off his versatility in full Monday night and is now averaging 21.5 points and 9.3 rebounds for the campaign with 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks. He could be in line for another special outing on Wednesday versus the Grizzlies, who look very thin on the frontcourt due to injuries.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) continues to deal with a left hip contusion but he was listed as available for Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star big man has only missed one game due to this lingering hip issue and has posted averages of 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game so far. As long as he's on the floor, he should remain on every fantasy roster regardless of the league size or format.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is still dealing with a left hip contusion but he's officially listed as available for the team's contest against the Washington Wizards. This is the first game of the in-season tournament for everyone across the league, so it remains to be seen if teams will always make sure their best players are available for these games. Either way, Adebayo will be on the floor after registering his first double-double of the season during their loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. He should be in every lineup regardless of fantasy league format.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip), who was previously listed as probable, will suit up in Wednesday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Adebayo had to miss Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a left hip contusion, but it always sounded like an injury of minimal concern. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star should return to his customary center position in head coach Erik Spoelstra's starting unit, and he catches a Nets team missing elite rim-protector Nicolas Claxton (ankle) on Wednesday. Thomas Bryant, who posted 10 points and two steals in Monday's spot start, should be relegated to the bench. Adebayo may be hurting 9-cat fantasy managers in average turnovers (3.0) and free-throw percentage (69.0%) through his opening three games, but he's a locked-in starter across all settings whenever he's out there.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) is set to return to action on Wednesday against Brooklyn. The team has listed him as probable on the injury report after Adebayo sat out Monday's clash with the Bucks due to a left hip contusion. The two-time All-Star is off to a solid start to the season, averaging 22.7 points and 6.0 rebounds with 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks. He's perfectly situated to produce a big line Wednesday, as the Nets are without their starting center Nicholas Claxton (ankle). Without him guarding the rim, starting centers have combined for a perfect 12-for-12 shooting against the Nets in the past two games. Charlotte's Marvin Williams feasted against them last time out with 18 points and seven rebounds in just 23 minutes.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) will not suit up on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is just the first game that the hip contusion has forced him to miss, so the team may just be playing it safe. With a matchup against a big frontcourt, Thomas Bryant and Orlando Robinson should see plenty of time in relief. Both of them are seemingly good streaming options as they'll likely receive upwards of 20 minutes in this contest.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (hip) has appeared on the injury report as questionable for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Adebayo has a hip contusion that could cost him Monday's matchup, but he didn't exit Saturday's 106-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves early with the injury. It doesn't sound like anything more than a day-to-day issue for the two-time All-Star, in any event. Adebayo is putting up 22.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 33.3 minutes per game over three outings to commence the campaign. Look for Jimmy Butler to absorb heavy usage if Adebayo cannot get the green light Monday, while Nikola Jovic and Thomas Bryant help fill the void down low in the big man's potential stead.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is targeting the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023-24. "Everybody always looks at the last column, which is how many points did he score in the game? And people forget that the other side of the court exists because of the entertainment business," he told Playmaker. "So for me, it's just that will, that passion, that mentality. ... I want to get Defensive Player of the Year just so I can have the award." The Heat star enjoyed a career year offensively last season, scoring 20.4 points per game, but he's also been on the All-Defensive Second Team for four straight years. His current best finish In the Defensive Player of the Year voting is fourth.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

According to ESPN's Zach Lowe, several teams have called about Heat center Bam Adebayo. However, Miami isn't interested, with Lowe reporting the club "chuckled" when asked about his availability. It's no secret Blazers guard Damian Lillard wants to play in South Beach. But Portland is not keen on taking back guard Tyler Herro, jeopardizing a potential move altogether. Adebayo averaged a career-high 20.4 points last season, adding 9.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals. He's undersized for his position, meaning he may continue to get overpowered by larger adversaries. But the 25-year-old is a double-double threat whenever he steps on the floor, so he should remain at least a top-40 option in all fantasy formats this season.

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly preparing a "compelling" offer for Miami's star big man, Bam Adebayo. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Trail Blazers have been unwilling to deal their third-overall pick unless it brings back a premium type of player. One of those names that seem to fit the bill is a two-time All-Star and four-time All-Defensive 25-year-old. There haven't been any signs that the Heat would be willing to trade away Adebayo, but if the Blazers have something that can blow them out of the water, it may be something to watch.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had his 11th double-double of the 2023 postseason on Monday against Denver, but his efforts weren't enough for the team to extend the season as Miami went down 4-1 in the Finals with a 94-89 defeat. Adebayo scored 20 points on 9-for-20 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds while posting one assist and one steal. Adebayo's scoring was quite inefficient for most of the Finals, but he finished the series with eye-catching numbers, having averaged 21.8 points, 12.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the five-game series. The 25-year-old has gotten better with each season and Adebayo will look to take another step forward in 2023-24.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus Denver. Adebayo's shoulder issue isn't anything new, and he'll likely need to address it further after the season. But for now, he'll be on the floor for the pivotal matchup. The 25-year-old has played exceptionally well in this series, averaging 22.3 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, making him an attractive DFS option.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo continued to struggle to get the basketball through the hoop in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Denver Friday night. Following a 7-for-21 effort from the field in Game 3, Adebayo went 8-for-19 with his shot attempts, putting up 20 points. He secured his fifth double-double in six games with 11 rebounds and registered three assists with one steal and one block, but Adebayo also posted seven turnovers, which was one more than the entire Nuggets squad had in the game. Adebayo's numbers have been strong in the Finals, but he's missing a lot of scoring opportunities and it's hurt the team badly. The two-time All-Star has shot 37.5 percent across the last two games and a big improvement is needed from Adebayo in Monday's elimination game.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo produced an awful 7-for-21 shooting performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but he found a way to finish a 109-94 loss with a big double-double. An 8-for-10 effort at the free-throw line helped Adebayo to collect 22 points, while he grabbed a team-high 17 rebounds. Adebayo ended up recording over half of the team's rebounds as Miami was crushed on the boards 58-33. In 41 minutes of action, the Heat center also tallied three assists and one block. The poor shooting efficiency left a large stain on Adebayo's line Wednesday, but he has upped his offensive game overall in the series, averaging 23.0 points with 13.0 rebounds 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old has battled shoulder discomfort for quite some time. However, he has been playing through it while wearing a compression shirt for support. It certainly didn't appear to impact his performance in Game 1, as he finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and one block in 40 minutes. Considering Adebayo hasn't had any issues putting up points versus Denver all year, DFS managers should keep him in mind for Game 2.