Go to http://kalshi.com/r/DIGESTNBA and all new users get $55 when they trade $25. Use promo code DIGESTNBA Houston Kellman highlights new comments from Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo, who says he wants a top-3 defense and top-5 offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but admits he doesn't know if the Heat can get there. Bam told The Ringer's Logan Murdock how the Heat are trying to make Giannis comfortable: "You want to welcome people that ain't been there with open arms," and "with downhill players, you've got to give them space." Before the season, Bam said the goal was the No. 1 defense in the NBA. Miami opened 0-4 for the first time since the 2007-2008 season and is now 5-6, in the bottom 10 in defensive rating and 19th on offense. Erik Spoelstra says the Heat are losing games because of their defense. Giannis's comfort matters because he holds a player option for the 2027-2028 season and could opt out into free agency. Miami gave up Jaquez, Ware, Jakucionis, three first round picks, a pick swap and a second to get him. In Miami he is taking about 2.5 threes a game, almost three times his 2024-25 number in Milwaukee, while his free throw attempts dropped from 10.5 to 9 a game. The spacing around Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Davion Mitchell is the problem, and the defense has turned around over the last seven games, with wins over the Clippers, Kings and Jazz. Next up is the homestand against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets. This video is sponsored by Kalshi. Use promo code DIGESTNBA. Chapters 0:00 Bam Adebayo wants top 3 defense with Giannis 1:47 Heat's losing start and defense slide 3:35 Kalshi trade on Heat win total 4:16 Why Giannis comfort decides his player option 6:38 Giannis taking too many threes with Bam 9:42 Heat defense flips over last 7 games 11:07 Heat homestand vs Cavaliers, Pistons and Rockets #MiamiHeat #Giannis #BamAdebayo --- Heat Digest covers all of the latest reports, news, and rumors regarding the Miami Heat. If you want to stay updated with every trade, move, and tidbit on players like Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley, Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, and more, make sure to subscribe. Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- NBA Trade Rumors, NBA Free Agency, NBA Draft, NBA Finals Preview, Fantasy Basketball Advice, NBA Betting Odds, NBA Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, Sports Analytics, NBA Highlights, NBA News Update, NBA Stats, NBA Roster Moves, NBA Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
