NBA says LaMelo Balls takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo, causing a back injury that forced Adebayo out of a play-in tournament game, the NBA said Wednesday. The league said Ball made “unnecessary and reckless contact” […]

Spoelstra: I apologize to absolutely no one over Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra had a very clear message to those who didn’t like how the final minutes of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game played out. Put simply, the Miami Heat coach doesn’t care. “I apologize to absolutely no one,” Spoelstra said Thursday. “Period.” Adebayo’s 83-point game — now the No. 2 single-game total […]

Bam Adebayos 83-point night was one to remember in Miami. But not everyone was pleased

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat led the Washington Wizards by 25 points with 2:56 left. The game was essentially over, the outcome decided. And Bam Adebayo got called for an offensive foul that, under normal circumstances, would not have mattered. These were not normal circumstances. Adebayo already had 77 points on Tuesday night […]

NBA trade news: Miami Heat looking to acquire Giannis and Ja without losing Adebayo or Powell | NBA News

[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Riley, and Ja Morant (Images via Getty) Since Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant’s names have hit the trade market, the league’s atmosphere changed. With teams gunning for the Greek Freak and Mr. 360 degree, salary caps have been continuously moved around to make space to afford these superstars. As reported, the […]