Bam Adebayo is a professional basketball player who plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA as of March 2025. Adebayo was selected as the 14th overall pick by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. The three-times All-Star, Adebayo is in his eighth season with the Miami Heat, as of March 2025. He is averaging 15.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Adebayo along with Buttler has already led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in the 2022-23 season, where the team lost to the Denver Nuggets. Adebayo averaged 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Also in the 2019-20 season, Adebayo was the part of team when they reached the NBA Finals, but lost to Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James.
Before joining the NBA, Adebayo attended the University of Kentucky, where he played college basketball before being selected in the 2017 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. Since then, he has established himself as one of the top young players in the league, earning NBA All-Star and All-Defensive team honors.
Bam Adebayo's Contract
In 2021, Adebayo signed a 5-year, $163,000,300 contract with the Miami Heat, including $163,000,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $32,600,060 as per Spotrac.
The Miami Heat forward signed a five-year maximum contract extension with the Miami Heat worth $163 million. Whereas, Adebayo has signed another maximum extension contract of 3 years with the Miami Heat that is worth $165,348,864. This contract will keep him through the 2028-29 season with the player option in the final year. He was drafted 14th overall in the 2017 draft and is considered one of the top young players in the league. (via Spotrac)
Bam Adebayo’s salary
Bam Adebayo's salary for the 2024-25 NBA season is $34,848,340. This is the fourth year of his five-year maximum contract extension with the Miami Heat that he signed in 2020. (via Spotac)
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2020-21 | $5.1 million |
| 2021-22 | $11.6 million |
| 2022-23 | $28.1 million |
| 2023-24 | $31.2 million |
| 2024-25 | $34.8 million |
How much does Bam Adebayo earn in a minute?
Bam Adebayo will earn $34,848,340 in the season 2024-25, so he is to make $66.30 per minute.
What are the terms of Bam Adebayo's contract?
According to the 5-year contract, there are no such terms on Bam Adebayo's contract. However, the new contract says, that he will have a player option for the season 2029-30. (via Spotrac)
Bam Adebayo's Future Contract
Bam Adebayo has signed a 3-year contract with the Miami Heat in July 2024. This is a $165,348,864 contract that will give an annual salary of $55,116,288 (via Spotrac).
| Seasons | Salary | |
| 2025-26 | $51,033,600 | |
| 2026-27 | $55,116,288 | |
| 2027-28 | $59,198,976 |
Bam Adebayo's career earnings
Adebayo has earned a total of $139,703,572 from his NBA contracts as of March 2025, as per Spotrac.
Bam Adebayo's Contract History
Signed a 3 year $165.35 million maximum contract extension with Miami (MIA) - includes 2028-29 Player Option.
Signed a 5 year $163 million contract extension with Miami (MIA) - includes language for 30% rookie super max.
Signed a 4 year $14.02 million rookie scale contract with Miami (MIA).
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FAQs on Bam Adebayo
A. Bam Adebayo is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall.
A. Bam Adebayo plays at the position of center or power forward for the Miami Heat.
A. In 2024-25, Bam Adebayo will earn $34,848,340 as his base salary according to Spotrac.
