ROCK BOTTOM: Miami Heat STRUGGLE Deepens—Why Bam Adebayo & Offense MUST Change After Loss to Raptors
The Miami Heat stumble to their deepest low yet, dropping their third straight game and losing nine of their last ten—can Bam Adebayo break out of his slump and reignite an offense that’s lost its spark? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Heat’s unraveling, pointing to defensive breakdowns, stagnant ball movement, and the concerning rise of mid-range jumpers over rim attacks and three-point shots.
Key topics include Bam Adebayo’s offensive woes, Tyler Herro’s absence, and why Miami’s uptempo scheme is no longer producing results. The hosts examine Toronto Raptors’ physicality, question whether the Heat’s early-season success was a mirage, and debate possible fixes—from more pick-and-roll action to major roster moves. Listener questions drive a candid conversation on coaching, player roles, and Miami’s path forward as must-win games loom and playoff hopes hang in the balance.
0:00 – Heat’s Losing Streak Reaction
5:56 – Offense and Defense Issues Deep Dive
12:30 – Bam Adebayo’s Struggles
22:23 – Scheme Change Needed?
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42 Comments
I am befuddled. I’d love to pretend that they are tanking. Losing like this at home is despicable. My emotional attachment to Bam Adebayo is waning. I like and respect him but his offensive ineptitude is hurting the team.
OH NO…we suck again!
Heat don't have an Elite Player …But do the Toronto Raptors?
I'm not too worried. I've witnessed Heat teams the past 25 years that were worse than these guys.
Heat Fans, the majority continues to say, "trade this player or that player. We must look deeper than trades. It's time for NEW voices. Has any fan questioned why Riley can't land TOP free agents any longer? Riley and Spolestra need to resign or be FIRED! This team will NOT reach championship level until Riley and Spo are GONE.
Offense is a mess.
Team wanted to go home and open presents. Didn't want to play.
CMB killed them on the glass.
Bam takes 7 shots total? We're never going to win with so few shots.
Trade Bam Trade Herro Trade Wiggins Trade Norman
Go Young
Its ironic, Bam talked highly of the high pace movement of the new scheme, but now he's the one imploding and struggling in it
Bam adebayo need to trade going to bucks for giannis A..then Andrew wiggins trade to lakers for dalton knect plus draft picks
Fast ball does not work
when your a leader but cant lead in scoring.
This is exactly what we need. This organization needs to learn we need a top 3 pick to build around instead of hoping to lure one away from another team
Idk why this team can’t just trade bam he’s takes a lot of money to be a one way player and can’t even stay consistent on 20ppg
no nobody’s talking about this: why is Miami heat players not able to make quick decisions once they receive the ball anymore?
At this point just sell the TEAM… ONE BIG DUMPSTER FIRE
Bam offense struggle is starting to effect his defense as well
Then some fans still keep blaming Herro for this game
Trade BAM…. he got to cozy. Build around Ware
we need terry rozier badly! he’s the missing piece!😂
The team missed Duncan's shooting!
Trade bam
He cannot sustain fast game
We’re a mid team. Literally. middle of the standing. We draft in the middle of the draft and draft mid tier players. We are in the worst spot for a team but we love it here for some reason..
Also what makes everyone so sure is no 2 on a championship winning squad when we had Jimmy we were still looking for a number 2
Spo has been obsessed with hard work over talent. You need talent to win.
Bam started the season attacking the basket as the primary option. He has now stopped completely whether against top tier or second and third tier opponents. Bam didn’t even do press after the game. Something major is up.
The only person that this offence suits is Jaime. Jaime cannot win you a game. They need to do something different with the starting 5.
wnba expansion team?
Spo playing Dru Smith like he been with the Heat on the last 2 Finals runs. He playing JJJ like he didn't just have a sophomore slump last year. I would take Simone and KJ getting more minutes than turnover machine Jaime and undersized Dru Smith.
YEAH THIS THE TEAM GREEK WANTS NO STARS NO CAP SPACE NO DRAFT CAPITAL NOW AND IN THE FUTURE PLUS😂😂PLUS U GUYS A PLAY IN TEAM 🎉🎉🎉JIMMY FINALS APPEARANCES 😂😂😂😂
where are now "herro's back is the fault" ??
These two Devils will never call out Spo!
This Heat team reminds me of a Jazz team a few years back that got off to an unexpected hot start. Then reality set it and they finished in the lottery. The Heat just lack talent. It's that simple. Build around Ware. He's already the best player.
Every Since Tyler hero came back and destroyed that system and chemistry Miami has no chemistry no defense jealousy and turmoil on that team Spo has no control over the team Spo stop calling out or blaming one player it’s a team effort it’s over for Miami. Pat Riley has to trade Hero and Bam and start over I hate to say it but Eric Spo can not coach young talent Oklahoma City coach can. Swap coaches Miami wins a title blame the team Spo it’s not one player that doesn’t play in that system only Tyler hero defense is terrible he shoul come off the bench😂😂
Hero came back and this team was no better trade both Tyler hero and Bam start over with Ja Morant and Yannis 😂😂😂🎉
Pat Riley has nothing to do with this team losing he’s not the coach if yall no basketball He’s the GM meaning Miami has great players in Kel el ware and Kasperious but the coach Spo has no idea how to get this team back on track being a young team. Team effort Bam doesn’t know how to be a captain and Tyler doesn’t play good defense 😂Ware out plays everybody on the team so nobody passes or gets the ball down low for ware to dominate the post because of
jealousy. Everyone shooting 3
pointers when they have 2 of the best bigs in the game the system
Has to change make the game simple throw Lobs to Ware like he’s Shaq O’Neal guards has to play more defense than scoring every guard is killing Miami in the backcourt and Miami guards is not great passers or forwards they don’t know how to get the ball down low
In my opinion,the Heat season is over with this roster as presently constructed,the Heat are 5-10 on the road,with a no indication that they will have a winning record on the road,any C- team have shown that they will win against the Heat regardless if the game is being played at home or the road,moving forward,trade for draft capital,so the Heat can bring in better talent and cap flexibility,please drop the Giannis talk,nationally the Heat offer is laughable at this point,Go Heat.
to Ware like he’s Shaq O’Neal guards has to play more defense than scoring every guard is killing Miami in the backcourt and Miami guards is not great passers or forwards they don’t know how to get the ball inside to Kel el ware
Fans can say trade Bam but who’s going to guard Jalen Bronson, Tyrese Maxi if the front court can’t stop a point guard trading bam does not resolves the problem if other team’s point guards scores 47,50 points on the guard so it’s for from Bam that’s not his position 😂😂😂
Herro is the only realt offensive player on this team and if he’s not playing this team doesn’t have a prayer . Bam is horrible to no surprise and now we can all see why clippers traded norm for peanuts