Kendrick Perkins Drops Shocking Prediction That Could Change Bam Adebayo’s Entire Career Trajectory

Ever wonder if loyalty in professional sports is more myth than reality? Bam Adebayo’s eight-year stint with the Miami Heat has been nothing short of steadfast—a beacon of consistency amid the ever-shifting NBA currents. But as the 2025-26 season looms, whispers grow louder: could this be the swan song for Adebayo’s Heat chapter? Kendrick Perkins certainly thinks so, boldly predicting that Bam won’t be donning Miami’s jersey by year’s end. It’s a provocative thought, isn’t it? One that challenges the notion of permanence in a world where success is demanded, yet so elusive. As the Heat grapple with mediocrity and fans clamor for more, the question hits home—will Adebayo stay to fight for glory, or is it finally time to hit the reset button and chase fresh opportunities elsewhere?

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Bam Adebayo has only played for the Miami Heat during his eight years in the NBA, but nothing lasts forever.

There is a chance that if things don’t go well for Miami in 2025-26, Adebayo could be packing his bags and moving on.

Kendrick Perkins thinks there is a high likelihood of that, and predicts this will be Adebayo’s final season with the Heat.

“Bam Adebayo will not be in a Miami HEAT jersey at the end of this year. He will not finish the season in Miami… I believe it’s time. Miami is nowhere close to being a playoff team,” Perkins said.

“Bam Adebayo will not be in a Miami HEAT jersey at the end of this year. He will not finish the season in Miami… I believe it’s time. Miami is nowhere close to being a playoff team.”

– Kendrick Perkins

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Adebayo has been a constant help for the Heat during his eight seasons, averaging 15.7 points and 8.9 rebounds on 53.7 percent from the field during that time.

He has earned praise as one of the best big men in the league and the Heat couldn’t have found the success they have without him.

The problem is that they want more success.

Fans feel the team has been spinning its wheels over the last several seasons and they want to see the front office do more.

The team shed Jimmy Butler last season and brought in some backup, but that may not be enough.

Even with a fractured and unpredictable Eastern Conference, most people don’t foresee the Heat going far in the playoffs this year.

They have surprised everyone before, so there is always a chance, but it just doesn’t seem likely, at least not right now.

The Heat could create some big midseason trades and might overperform like they have in the past.

But if they don’t and they remain middling at best, Adebayo could contemplate trying his luck with a different franchise.

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