Bam Adebayo reacts to LeBron James joining the 76ers over the Heat
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bam Adebayo expressed disappointment following LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead of the Miami Heat. The move came after the 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown, which Adebayo noted showcased their ambition. Adebayo, who has a close relationship with James from Team USA days, understands the decision but feels the Heat could have been much stronger with James on the roster. As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, the Eastern Conference remains highly competitive with the Heat, 76ers, and other teams vying for dominance.
- •Bam Adebayo is disappointed by LeBron James choosing the 76ers over the Heat.
- •The 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown prior to James' decision.
- •Adebayo and James have a strong bond from Team USA.
- •Eastern Conference is competitive with defending champion Knicks.
- •Adebayo remains optimistic about the current Heat roster.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo addresses relationship with LeBron James after Miami Heat snub
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — “He Definitely Must Be Salty”: Ex-NBA Star Claims Bam Adebayo Snubbed LeBron James Over His 76ers Decision
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Heat's Bam Adebayo gives blunt feelings on LeBron James signing with 76ers instead of Miami
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo reacts to LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat
"Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo discussed the current status of his relationship with LeBron James after the 41-year-old snubbed Miami for the Philadelphia 76ers. Adebayo’s first public comments after James’ decision included him sharing his top-five players of all time, while naming four of LeBron’s past opponents.
"Leaving LeBron James off an all-time top-five list is bound to spark questions. But that’s exactly what Bam Adebayo did after James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat.
"The Miami Heat were in full pursuit for LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and Bam Adebayo made his feelings on the situation known.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:30 AMBam Adebayo addresses relationship with LeBron James after Miami Heat snub
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo discussed the current status of his relationship with LeBron James after the 41-year-old snubbed Miami for the Philadelphia 76ers. Adebayo’s first public comments after James’ decision included him sharing his top-five players of all time, while naming four of LeBron’s past opponents.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:22 AM“He Definitely Must Be Salty”: Ex-NBA Star Claims Bam Adebayo Snubbed LeBron James Over His 76ers Decision
Leaving LeBron James off an all-time top-five list is bound to spark questions. But that’s exactly what Bam Adebayo did after James chose the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:21 AMHeat's Bam Adebayo gives blunt feelings on LeBron James signing with 76ers instead of Miami
The Miami Heat were in full pursuit for LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and Bam Adebayo made his feelings on the situation known.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:39 AMBam Adebayo reacts to LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers over the Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo and the Heat tried to recruit LeBron James, but it did not work out.
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