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Bam Adebayo warns of Pat Riley ringing in changes in Miami after lopsided series exit
- The Miami Heat were swept 4-0 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, including a 138-83 Game 4 loss in Miami on April 28.
- This sweep followed a difficult 37-45 regular season highlighted by a 10-game losing streak and the midseason trade of Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.
- Cleveland led the league in scoring and defense, dominating Miami with a record 122-point series margin and a 55-point win, the fourth-largest playoff game margin ever.
- Bam Adebayo, signed through 2028-29, stated, "There's going to be a lot of changes this summer," signaling the team president Pat Riley will pursue major roster moves.
- This outcome suggests a significant rebuild or restructuring under Riley to improve the Heat’s competitiveness against Eastern Conference rivals like Cleveland and Boston.
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Bam Adebayo predicts ‘a lot of changes’ from Heat’s Pat Riley after first-round NBA playoff disaster
After getting swept in the first round against the first-seeded Cavaliers, Heat star Bam Adebayo wasted no time reflecting on the season and looking ahead at what’s to come.
Miami Star Bam Adebayo Throws Shade At Pat Riley Raising Questions About 'Heat Culture'
After the Miami Heat left the court following an embarrassing 138-83 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on its home court, one that completed a playoff sweep for the Cavs, it’s no surprise that star center Bam Adebayo wasn’t in the best of moods. But what was a surprise was what Adebayo would say to the media in his postgame press conference. Adebayo, who is set to enter the first of a three-year, $165 million contract next season, took aim at team…
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Bam Adebayo Gets Real on Heat’s Potential Roster Changes – Usa news
The Miami Heat‘s season is over. They were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round of the postseason. Their inability to win a single game illustrates Miami’s need for roster reinforcements. During his postgame news conference on Monday, April 28, Bam Adebayo admitted that he expects to see significant changes to the Heat’s roster in the coming months. “There’s going to be a lot of changes this summer,” Adebayo said. “Just from my …
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