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Bam Adebayo addresses criticism after Heat's slow start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Bam Adebayo addresses criticism after Heat's slow start
Summary

Bam Adebayo discussed the media's portrayal of his performance after the Miami Heat's 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on October 26. He commented on feeling like a scapegoat for Miami's winless start to the season, stating that he is not concerned about his recent shooting struggles. The Heat are still searching for their first win as they look to improve in the coming games and shift the focus from individual blame to team performance.

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  • •Adebayo criticized media narratives around his performance.
  • •Heat lost 113-109 to Mavericks on October 26.
  • •Miami remains winless after the first week of the season.
  • •Adebayo claims he will not overthink his shot struggles.
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  • 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo: 'It's funny how the outside noise wants to make me the scapegoat'
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Bam Adebayo: 'It's funny how the outside noise wants to make me the scapegoat'

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