As Bam Adebayo’s MRI looms, Heat returns home hoping for good news: ‘We just got to wait and see’

Heat Awaits MRI Results for Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat and their star player Bam Adebayo are currently in a state of uncertainty. After finishing a tough road trip with a 1-3 record and a recent 122-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the team returned home with concerns focused not on the losses, but on Adebayo’s health.

Adebayo’s Injury Details

During Wednesday’s game, Adebayo exited in the first quarter due to a left foot injury and did not return. The team and coaches await further information following an MRI scheduled for Thursday in Miami to assess the extent of the injury.

“We don’t know right now. It’s his left foot, so we’ll find out more [Thursday].”
— Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

Adebayo, a three-time All-Star and the Heat's team captain, spoke briefly about his condition, emphasizing the need for additional tests before drawing conclusions.

“We’ll figure it out. Get more tests [Thursday] and then see how it goes.”
— Bam Adebayo

Upcoming Schedule and Outlook

The Heat is preparing to start a four-game homestand at the Kaseya Center, beginning with a tournament group-play game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at 8 p.m. Adebayo’s participation in these games remains doubtful as the team waits for MRI results.

Additional Context

Coach Erik Spoelstra departed Denver heading back to Miami amidst personal challenges, including a fire that destroyed his Coral Gables home.

Summary

The Miami Heat faces uncertainty with Bam Adebayo's left foot injury as they await MRI results, putting his upcoming game availability in question.

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Miami Herald Miami Herald — 2025-11-06

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