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Bam Adebayo returns to practice, eyes Heat season opener vs. Timberwolves

Bam Adebayo expects to be available when the Miami Heat begin the 2026-27 regular season Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Kaseya Center, offering an encouraging update after a groin issue kept him out of the team’s final two preseason games. Adebayo…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:54 PM
Bam Adebayo returns to practice, eyes Heat season opener vs. Timberwolves
Key Things to Know
  • Bam Adebayo returned to practice and expects to play in Miami's regular-season opener on Wednesday.
  • Adebayo missed the Heat's final two preseason games due to right groin tightness.
  • Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson also participated in Sunday's practice following recent absences.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bam Adebayo returned to practice on Sunday and expects to play in the Miami Heat's regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Adebayo had missed Miami's final two preseason contests due to right groin tightness, which the center explained was handled with a cautious approach by the team.

The entire Heat roster participated in some capacity during Sunday's session, according to the team. Along with Adebayo's return, guards Dru Smith and Pelle Larsson also took part in practice after dealing with a calf injury and an illness, respectively.

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