Bam Adebayo Gets Real About Being Called the Scapegoat After the Heat's Terrible Start

Bam Adebayo sends message to critics after Heat's 0-4 start

After putting together one of the splashier offseasons in the NBA, the Miami Heat have stumbled out of the gate at 0-4 and are starting to hear from the critics. The Heat lost 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, ensuring newly-acquired forward Giannis Antetokounmpo still has not won a regular season game in a …

Davion Mitchell lays out problem of Bam Adebayo's fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo

It's been a struggle for Adebayo to find space to operate next to Antetokounmpo as Miami is off to an 0-4 start

Bam Adebayo Says He's Been Labeled 'Scapegoat' by 'Outside' Critics amid Heat's 0-4 Start

Bam Adebayo discussed the criticism that he's received while the Miami Heat have opened the 2026-27 season with four straight losses.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Clear Message as Bam Adebayo Pushes Back on Criticism

Check out Giannis Antetokounmpo's message to Bam Adebayo as the Heat struggle at 0-4 and search for their first win.

Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Made 'Scapegoat' For Heat's 0-4 Start

Bam Adebayo says outside critics are unfairly blaming him for the Miami Heat's 0-4 start, the franchise's worst since the 2007-08 season. Adebayo spoke Monday following a 113-109 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Adebayo managed eight points on 3-of-10 shooting against Dallas and went 0-for-5 from 3-point range. "Can't overthink basketball," said Adebayo. "For me, my shot not going in. I'm not going to overthink that. "You know, it's funny how …

ASK IRA: Is it up to Heat’s Bam Adebayo to dig his way out?

Yes, adjustments are required of Bam Adebayo. But isn't that what comes with the territory of the Miami Heat adding Giannis Antetokounmpo?