CONCERN: Miami Heat REELING as Bam Adebayo SLUMP, Kel’el Ware RISE Sparks Questions | Heat Podcast
Miami Heat stumble against the New York Knicks as Jalen Brunson’s near 50-point explosion exposes the team’s need for a reliable closer. Can Tyler Herro’s return reignite Miami’s offense, or will Bam Adebayo’s recent regression prove costly? Bam’s scoring struggles paired with injury speculation have raised serious questions, while Kel’el Ware’s breakout performances—posting 28 points and 19 rebounds against New York—bring a silver lining and a potential shake-up to the lineup.
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat’s 1-2 road trip, analyzing defensive lapses, missed opportunities, and the impact of Herro’s absence. Key topics include Bam’s evolving role, Ware’s ascent and fit, and the Heat’s three-point shooting resurgence. The conversation heats up with trade rumors, Giannis scenarios, and a look ahead to winnable matchups. Will the Heat find consistency and climb the Eastern Conference standings?
0:00 – Heat’s Loss Analysis
10:12 – Bam Adebayo Concerns
19:10 – Kel’el Ware’s Ascension
23:35 – Listener Questions & Future Outlook
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46 Comments
our highest paid players are too comfortable. They're not even trying to get 30 pts.
Bam is overrated at this point
Spo better not touch the starting line up! Once these guys get chemistry with plying time together they will be unbeatable!
Yes he is Let’s trade bam for Giannis and keep herro our best shooter we will have a starting line up we will have herro at Pg, Powell at Sg, Wiggins Sf, Giannis at Pf and ware at c. we’re going to the finals🏆 trust where are gonna win the NBA championship with this roster herro and Powell the splash brothers Wiggins the wings, Giannis and ware the lob city we are winning the title now yall if we pull this we are gonna win the NBA championships 💯trust make this move and we are going back to the NBA finals and win this championship ring
Wow I was wondering how long before you guys post a video!
We need to stop blaming TH at this point, the real problem just expressed itself "INCONSISTENCY " in bam n spo.
Bam, Wiggins, Fontechio, Yovic for a true Superstar
Bam, Wiggins, Yovic Fontechio, Keshad Johnson trade them
Hey Bam dude you're in your what 5 years?? it's still what he is INCONSISTENT 😂
Bam's value is declining trade him now
Bam was bad last year. Bam is bad this year
Bam is getting softer, Tyler injury prone, Jovic average, what now???
Will the Heat still extend Tyler?
I’d like to see Davion recognise when to take over on offence to replace Bam’s passivity / under production given he often has a mediocre defender on him. Just a thought while Tyler is out. Could open things up for others.
I'm tired of seeing nba highlights and seeing all these players getting dunked on but i see 2 and a half hour of Heat and seeing 1 defender under the basket and my guys are just passing the ball and worst criminal…👀this is mostly you adebayo
Bam and 2 first round picks for Giannis. I would make the move now, if not go after Lauri M and Vucevic. The Heat will be a much better team and will be able to win close games and move on from Spo's horrible coaching and small ball once and for all.
I keep telling yall it's Aja Wilson draining the life out of Bam.
Spo needs to let go of his favoritism for Davion Mitchell, and let Ware actually play when everyone is healthy
Told y’all years ago about Bam and how we could trade him for Aja
Davion needs to be benched after letting Brunson drop 47. If Ware let Towns do that he would be out of the rotation. And I don't know what Spo see in Dru Smith. Because he got the business too, with Powell.
Wiggins plus Bam = THRASH BROTHERS😂😂😂 …
Dru Smith and Davion too little for Brunson. That's why Davion should be coming off the bench. Because he is a undersized point guard
Wiggins and bam is the same player, someone has to go. Guarding a bunch of mid players 1-5 isn't enough.
Trade bam.
Retire Pat.
Let's go heat.
Miami lost this game. Yeah sure. Hope you sleep well with your moral victory
Bam and Terry and 2 picks for Giannis. Tyler for Ja straight.
Tank and go young. No brainer.
Old man acts as if the Knicks came back from a 20 point lead in the 4th and won it by a buzzer beater in OT. Give me a break
Bum Adebayo is himself. He is not a superstar. He is a good supporting player. Pay him and treat him accordingly.
THANK YOU FOR BAM FOR BEING SUCK THIS YEAR MAYBE HE WANTS THE TEAM TO DIP ONTO THE Darren Peterson, Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybansta LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES💯
Please don’t tell me how great Mitchell & Wiggins are on defense
I’m frustrated with Bam’s passive approach to offense, but his defense was solid. Kat couldn’t get anything tonight. I think this is just who he is on offense. Maybe he would thrive if we had an all star level point guard whose skill set complimented his.
If Bam scored at least 20 and Wiggins 20 we win but why am I dreaming those guys offensively are horrible
We’ve been shit for a few years now, we should just trade Bam and Hero and start fresh
Wes can say he doesn't want to hear about the missed shots. But, its more about the shots they are missing. Looking at the stats, isn't the same as seeing the game. It has been exceedingly frustrating watching missed layups, 5 footers, and free throws. These are the shots you shouldn't miss and Miami across the board is missing so many of them.
KEEP WARE !! trade everybody else!
Basketball Reference needs to change Davion Mitchell’s nickname from “Off Night” to “BBQ Chicken”
Bam stans last year: It's not Bam's fault he's struggling, it's the offense.
Bam stans this year: It's not Bam's fault he's struggling, it's the offense.
Trade Bam before we have to pay him 50+ million dollars!!!! It’s not a bad stretch. He has good stretches and he’s just not a max player
Giannis would rather play with ware than bam at this point
Miami needs a killer wiggins is just out there floating.. got get a killer
Bam is the highest paid player on the team. Stop blaming the bench and Tyler not being in the game. Bam is paid to be the guy. Yet he’s not.let’s expect that we made a mistake giving him a 50+ million dollar contract extension
Did he just say maybe tyler can be the number one option once he back smh has he not been watching the heat these past years
Why doesn’t the heat challenge Bam like they do wars and everyone else
What is going on with Bam?? The team needs more from him in offense – he has a big contract. He needs to step up! His rebounds and defense is a given from him – it is expected from him. What is happening with Wiggins as well?? Well – It is still the same problem…..again and again. Wing shooters are free, interior defense and rebounds. We need players like Gafford – Washington (Dallas)Bobby Portis, Wendell Carter, Trey Murphy, Dyson Daniels – Okongwuu (Hawks). We need these type of big players who can help Bam on offense, defense and rebounds. We need to trade Wiggins-Herro-Jovic ASAP – they all have big contracts. I will also release Keshad if possible.They have to decide fast. They need pay to pay Powell as well. Hopefully they can solve the problem with Rozier – it is a big2 problem for the team.
IS IT 110 DEGREES IN MIAMI BECAUSE ITS A LOT OF DELUSIONAL BAM 4 GREEK TRADES(BUCKS DONT WANT WARE OR BAM) PLUS WHAT GAME DID U GUYS WATCH BLAMING REFS MISS SHOTS it’s basketball that happens in EVERY NBA GAME
You know why?Because bam and norman went on prime and give up the offensive scheme