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

As Bam Adebayo’s MRI Approaches, Heat Returns Home Hopeful

The Miami Heat and their star player Bam Adebayo are in a state of uncertainty following an injury sustained during their recent game. After finishing their four-game road trip with a 1-3 record, the team returned home with concerns about Adebayo’s condition.

During the loss to the Denver Nuggets, 122-112, Adebayo left in the first quarter due to a left foot injury and did not return. This has left the Heat organization anxious as they await further medical evaluation.

Coach and Player Perspectives

“We don’t know right now. It’s his left foot, so we’ll find out more [Thursday],” said Heat coach Erik Spoelstra before departing Denver.
“We’ll figure it out. Get more tests [Thursday] and then see how it goes,” Adebayo stated from his locker at Ball Arena.

Upcoming Medical Evaluation

Adebayo, a three-time All-Star and the Heat’s captain, is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday in Miami to assess the injury's severity. His availability for the upcoming home games is uncertain.

Next Games

The Heat will start a four-game homestand with an in-season tournament group-play game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at 8 p.m. Bam’s participation remains doubtful as the team awaits the MRI results.

Additional Context

Meanwhile, Coach Spoelstra faces personal challenges as he returns to Miami following a devastating fire that destroyed his Coral Gables home.

Author’s summary: The Miami Heat await MRI results for Bam Adebayo’s foot injury, casting doubt on his participation in upcoming home games amid a difficult season start and personal challenges for the coach.

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Miami Herald Miami Herald — 2025-11-06

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