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“Since we signed Bam, his role has expanded to where he is a very important piece in our offense. I believe he will continue to improve. But if that goes down, that three goes down, it just opens up our game and his game.” Adebayo was among the players on the Heat roster who did not travel to Memphis, Tenn., for Friday night’s preseason finale against the Grizzlies. Terry Rozier, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson, Duncan Robinson, Alec Burks and Kevin Love also did not travel to the Heat’s final preseason game. So Adebayo’s next game is the regular season opener on Wednesday. “He comes every year and he’s better,” Riley said. “He has more confidence and everything. He’s pre-30, but he’s already eight years old too. So he went through a lot.” -via Miami Herald / October 18, 2024