Bam Adebayo: I almost got traded to Minnesota for Jimmy Butler
Source: Tribune News Service @ Orange County Register
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat’s Bam Adebayo reflects on time he thought he would be traded for Jimmy Butler. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… “Pat wouldn’t trade me. Like he was, ‘Nah, I see something good in this kid.’ ” – 9:22 AM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Since the losing streak, Jimmy Butler averaged 24 points a night on 59% shooting, plus 41% shooting from three
Heat 6-0 over the stretch
His regular season is officially over, but clear he’s peaking at the right time – 7:42 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler last season:
– 21.5 PPG
– 7.0 of 14.2 from field
– 0.5 of 2.0 on 3’s
– 6.9 of 8.0 from the line
Jimmy Butler this season:
– 21.4 PPG
– 7.0 of 14.5 from field
– 0.5 of 2.0 on 3’s
– 6.9 of 8.0 from the line – 6:26 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat injury report for Sunday:
Jimmy Butler, did not travel
P.J. Tucker, did not travel
Following all questionable:
Dewayne Dedmon (ankle), Haywood Highsmith (hip), Markieff Morris (hip), Gabe Vincent (toe), Omer Yurtseven (illness).
Does not necessarily mean everyone else plays. – 5:16 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat has ruled out Jimmy Butler (not with team), P.J. Tucker (calf strain) for tomorrow’s regular season finale against the Magic in Orlando.
Dedmon (ankle), Highsmith (hip), Morris (hip), Vincent (toe) and Yurtseven (non-COVID illness) are questionable. – 5:13 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Jimmy Butler, Tucker out tomorrow. Dedmon, Morris, Vincent questionable – 5:13 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro’s passes per game to Bam Adebayo pre all star break:
3.6
Plus he attempted 1.2 shots off those passes
Post all star break, he’s averaging 6.8 passes to Bam on 2.4 shot attempts
It’s basically doubled on both fronts – 2:39 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
If you missed, I asked Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo about the recent combo when he enters for Jimmy
It’s almost always a Herro assist and Bam bucket
Bam may disagree about Herro’s passing (lol), but the approach has been clear: pic.twitter.com/14gfEe4FAB – 11:35 AM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
It’s a “no-brainer” to Bam Adebayo: “I think I’m the Defensive Player of the Year” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I get stops. That’s what defense is.” – 9:33 AM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I asked Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo about the new dynamic of a Tyler assist and a Bam bucket on the first play every time Herro enters for Jimmy:
Tyler: “Bam doesn’t think I pass to him enough.”
Bam: “He had 9 assists today though.”
@5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/rAMLk4xNV9 – 11:49 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
FINAL: Heat 113, Hawks 109. Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points. Jimmy Butler finished with 20 points. Kyle Lowry finished with 16 points. – 10:24 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Heat 91, Hawks 87. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each with 17 points. – 9:51 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler’s third free-throw attempt moved him past Goran Dragic for 12th on the Heat all-time list. – 8:43 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo combo teaming up for the last two Heat baskets. – 8:26 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo to the crowd on Fan Appreciation Night: “We appreciate you every night for showing up and being loud. Let’s get ready for the playoffs. Go Heat!” – 8:07 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro address crowd before regular-season home finale. Adebayo, “We appreciate you.” – 8:07 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Why does Bam Adebayo believe he deserves to win Defensive Player of the Year? “I’m going to sound like Isiah Thomas, but I fit the criteria.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:21 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra back tonight to coach
PJ Tucker and Omer Yurtseven are OUT
Dedmon, Morris, Martin, Vincent all intend to play
So, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Kyle Lowry will play, most likely their last game of the regular season
@5ReasonsSports – 6:16 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Speaking of VORP, Jimmy Butler holds the 12th-best VORP rating in the NBA this season just behind No. 11 Stephen Curry and just ahead of No. 13 Chris Paul. – 2:21 PM Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Miami Heat guard Max Strus had an improbable NBA journey. He played D-II before transferring to DePaul, went undrafted & tore his ACL. Now, Miami is 13-2 when he starts. More on a life changing convo, Jimmy Butler, Joe Harris comparisons & his future.
👉🏼 https://t.co/b35rCyaXF1 pic.twitter.com/cALOhOhP76 – 12:15 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: It’s a “no-brainer” to Bam Adebayo: “I think I’m the Defensive Player of the Year.” Adebayo explains why miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I get stops. That’s what defense is.” – 11:21 AM Bam Adebayo @Bam1of1
1. 🔥 – 10:58 AM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler now that he can rest up for the playoffs pic.twitter.com/kmFrIdYmYb – 10:04 PM Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: Bam Adebayo on the Heat’s under-the-radar season, the Spo/Jimmy kerfuffle, DPOY, more; then @Kevin Pelton and I talk Lakers debacle/offseason, ROY, All-Rookie, more:
Spotify: spoti.fi/37uDig1
Apple: apple.co/3KouwhW – 3:34 PM Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Jimmy Butler does so many important things for the Heat they really don’t have to worry about his 3-point shooting #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 12:51 PM