Bam Adebayo Upgraded to Questionable, Continues Consistent All-Star Production

Bam Adebayo (toe) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors. The Miami Heat center, who signed a three-year extension through 2028-29 this offseason, averaged 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks in 34.0 minutes across 71 games in 2023-24, earning All-Defensive First Team honors. Adebayo has consistently been a top fantasy performer despite a non-existent three-point shot, finishing between 12th and 30th in eight-category leagues since 2019-20, except for a career-low 56 games in 2021-22. He played 75 games in 2022-23 and 71 in 2023-24, demonstrating improved durability. His all-around production and role are expected to remain unchanged for 2024-25, with rookie Kel'el Ware not threatening his playing time. Adebayo, a three-time All-Star, is considered a safe pick in fantasy drafts due to his reliable output as a rebounder, defender, and efficient scorer, despite a slight decrease in assists from his 2020-21 peak.