Bam Adebayo has established himself as one of the best centers in the NBA. Since he is still 27 years old, he could perform even better in the coming years, but Heat fans wouldn’t be much thrilled to hear that. It seems more and more likely that Adebayo will leave Miami before the new season begins.
Over 78 games, the Heat star put up 18.1 points, 9.6 boards, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per night, shooting 48.5% overall and 35.7% from deep. The numbers suggest that Miami will be unwilling to part ways with Adebayo, but rivals keep knocking on the door with trade offers. Reports indicate that the No.13 is open to wearing a new shirt next season, should the right offer come in.
Bam Adebayo (L) surveys the court vs. Evan Mobley.
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As the offseason buzz around Bam Adebayo’s future grows louder, the All-Star big man stirred the pot with a cryptic social media post. A simple Instagram post, just a photo of him outside with the caption 'outside', was all it took to send fans and pundits into a frenzy. It might just be an innocent post with no hidden meaning, but the timing only added to the growing speculation about a possible departure from the Heat.
Bovada has rolled out odds for Adebayo’s next potential destination, and the online sportsbook believes the Lakers are the frontrunners in this race.
If the betting odds are any indication, the Lakers are out in front at +190. The Grizzlies sit just behind at +260, with the Spurs and Kings at +300 and +375. The Mavericks follow at +475, while the Bulls and Celtics round out the list with longer odds of +1000 and +1600, respectively.