It's pretty clear now. The NBA's deep disrespect of the Miami Heat must be considered a direct shot at Bam Adebayo. And if there's one thing the NBA's schedule release should do for the Heat, it's that it will offer Bam one of the biggest sources of motivation for the upcoming season.
Heading into the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Bam should have a huge chip on his shoulder. If things do fall the right way, it could set up the Heat for a truly underrated campaign.
The Heat are irrelevant in the NBA's eyes
After the NBA released the official regular-season schedule, it quickly became clear what the league believes about the Heat.