Bam Adebayo posts 37 points, 14 rebounds in Heat win over Cavaliers

Adebayo delivered a huge line on Friday, but his value was already priced in at 42.5 projected fantasy points a game in standard points scoring.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Bam Adebayo posted 37 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two threes and zero turnovers on 13-of-19 shooting and 9-of-10 from the line in 38 minutes as a starter on Friday, November 13, when Miami beat Cleveland 133-121.

The explosive line is worth holding in both nine-category and points leagues, where he ranks 13th overall and projects to 42.5 fantasy points a game. His 58.3% true shooting and 21.4% usage rate anchor his value, and his minutes are trending up by two a game over his last five outings.

Fantasy impact

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Bam Adebayo

Adebayo's 37 points nearly doubled his 18.1-point average over his previous 10 games, and his 14 rebounds far exceeded his 8.5-board baseline over that span. He played 38 minutes, well above his 33.4-minute baseline, and recorded zero turnovers while making two threes. His efficient 13-of-19 shooting and 9-of-10 from the stripe fuelled the performance.

Season to date across 12 games, including this one, Adebayo averages 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 33.6 minutes a game. Over his previous 10 games he averaged 40.2 fantasy points, so this big line came from a player already delivering top-tier production. His 100% start share, rising minutes and elite efficiency make him a hold in all formats.

What to do

• Hold Bam Adebayo in all formats as a top-15 asset with 42.5 projected fantasy points a game.

• Start Adebayo on Friday, when Miami has one game left this week.

• Keep Adebayo active through his current stretch, with his minutes trending up and his usage secure.

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