Bam Adebayo to undergo surgery on his right thumb

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) fouls Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of a an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

MIAMI – The Heat are going to be without Bam Adebayo for an unknown period of time.

The team announced that Adebayo will be undergoing surgery after suffering a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb.

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The injury happened during the Heat’s loss to Denver on Monday.

Adebayo had started all 18 games this season for the Heat.

The All-Star is averaging 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.

Miami hosts Cleveland on Wednesday.

A timetable for his return will be determined after the operation.


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