Bam Adebayo to undergo thumb surgery, out indefinitely

Marc Stein: The Heat announce that Bam Adebayo will require surgery and is out indefinitely after sustaining a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What’s the buzz …

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Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Some really unfortunate news about Bam Adebayo
A lot of weight is going to be put on Miami’s top guys especially defensively
Dewayne Dedmon is going to have a lot on his plate
But him getting that extra rest isn’t terrible
This is going to be a big test for Miami – 3:15 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Bam Adebayo tore a ligament in his right thumb and will have surgery this weekend, the Heat announced.
A timetable for his return will be given post-surgery. pic.twitter.com/xSIuYa9f633:15 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
So to recap: the Heat lost a second-round pick and Bam Adebayo for six weeks today. Suppppper solid. – 3:10 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Heat announce that Bam Adebayo will require surgery and is out indefinitely after sustaining a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com3:05 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Bam Adebayo has suffered a torn UCL in his right thumb and will undergo surgery this weekend, the Heat announce. No timetable has been issued yet. – 3:03 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend, the team announced – 3:02 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat announce that Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Heat just announced that Bam Adebayo tore a ligament in his right thumb and will have surgery this weekend.
No timetable for his return yet. – 3:01 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Heat star Bam Adebayo has suffered a torn UCL in right thumb and will undergo surgery, team says. – 3:00 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bam Adebayo needs thumb surgery. Out indefinitely. – 3:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Heat say Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend. A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Are expectations reasonable with the Heat’s Bam Adebayo? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…1:58 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Are the expectations reasonable with the Heat’s Bam Adebayo? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 7:44 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat remains confident in Duncan Robinson despite dip in shooting efficiency through the first month of the season: ‘It’s just a slump and he’ll get out of it’ miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro on the Heat injury report for tomorrow’s game – 5:47 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat Wednesday vs. Cavs:
Questionable: Bam Adebayo (thumb sprain), Jimmy Butler (tail bone contusion), Dewayne Dedmon (knee contusion).
Probable: Tyler Herro (ill).
Out:i Markieff Morris, Victor Oladipo, Marcus Garrett. – 5:35 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
For tomorrow’s game vs. Cavs: Heat listing Bam Adebayo (thumb sprain), Jimmy Butler (tail bone contusion) and Dewayne Dedmon (knee contusion) as questionable.
Tyler Herro (sick) is probable.
Markieff Morris, Victor Oladipo and Marcus Garrett remain out. – 5:32 PM

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