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Heat’s NSFW response to rivals wanting Bam Adebayo

In recent weeks, Bam Adebayo’s future at Yumi is uncertain. While he is reportedly on the hunt for a juicy new contract, executives might be reluctant to offer him. But for all that, other franchises must not think that the young All-Star is available.

In most franchises, a player like Bam Adebayo would be absolutely untouchable. For his 3rd season, the 23-year-old has exploded in the eyes of the general public, and with 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game, he has proven to be a jack of all trades offensively, and a defensively impassable rampart.

Indeed, it is largely he who is behind the Heat’s victory over the Bucks, thanks to his incredible defense over the reigning double MVP. Giannis Antetokounmpo. After such prowess in the playoffs, many leaders have offered him the extension he wants during the offseason …

Unfortunately for the interior, those of the Heat would still be hesitant about this idea. Indeed, prolonging Bam would mean a loss of flexibility in the pursuit of the Greek Freak during the next free agency … However, not prolonging it does not mean wanting to get rid of it. The proof, according to The Athletic, Pat Riley and his associates would have a ready-made answer for franchises offering a swap… And it’s far from pleasant.

Adebayo is virtually untouchable in Miami. A very knowledgeable source tells The Athletic that the Heat: “would hang up the phone by throwing a whole bunch of insults in the office” if a team dared to speak of an exchange around Bam Adebayo.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, and the possibility of losing him in the near future if an extension is not offered to him in the coming weeks, the Heat do not seem ready to discuss an indoor trade … A fairly logical decision when you know its importance in the workforce.

In fact, Pat Riley is surely hoping to find a way to avoid the tough choice Bam Adebayo or Giannis Antetokounmpo. If they can, the Heat leaders will try to extend their All-Star, while keeping enough flexibility to attract the Greek Freak during the free agency 2021. If they do, Miami would scare the whole league!

The next few weeks should be exciting at Miami. How will Pat Riley succeed in retaining Bam Adebayo, without reducing his chances of attracting Giannis? The Heat maestro probably has a plan in mind.

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