Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been at the forefront of trade rumors for Kevin Durant this offseason. While the framework would’ve been difficult with Ben Simmons on the Brooklyn Nets roster — a team can’t acquire two players on designated max extensions via trade — his name has surfaced as arguably Miami’s most valuable trade asset.
It’s understanable why the Heat would be reluctant to move the 25-year-old — he’s improved his game every year of his five-year career and has transformed into one of the league’s most versatile defenders.
Despite the swirling rumors, Adebayo told the Miami Herald that he hopes to follow in Udonis Haslem’s footsteps and remain in the 305 for the remainder of his career.