Miami big Bam Adebayo exited with a toe injury against Denver on Wednesday.
Miami Heat center/forward Bam Adebayo has been ruled out for Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (8 ET, League Pass) due to a left big toe sprain, the team announced.
INJURY UPDATE: An MRI has revealed that Bam Adebayo has a left big toe sprain. He has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s game vs. Charlotte.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 6, 2025
Adebayo checked himself out of Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets late in the first quarter after experiencing pain in his left foot. He did not return to the game.
The presence of the Heat’s center/forward was missed in the middle as the Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets dominated the boards in a 122-112 win.
An MRI on Thursday revealed the injury. His status is listed as day-to-day.
“We’ll figure it out,” Adebayo said after the game.
Adebayo’s a three-time All-Star and has made five All-Defensive teams. He entered the night averaging 22.4 points and 9.1 rebounds.
“I have huge respect for him,” said Jokic, who was 12 of 18 from the floor. “Every possession he’s playing 100% — sometimes even more than that. They definitely needed him on both sides of the floor.”
The matchup against Charlotte on Friday is part of Group C action during the NBA Cup. It will be the first NBA Cup game this season for both teams.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
