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MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat embrace on the court after their game at Kaseya Center on November 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

On Thursday night, the Miami Heat will play the Los Angeles Lakers (at home) in Florida.

The Heat are coming off a 136-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Bam Adebayo did not play in the game.

Heat Make Bam Adebayo Announcement Before Lakers Game

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 03: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat laughs with Jimmy Goldstein during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Before Thursday’s game, the Heat have announced that Adebayo will be listed as probable on the injury report.

Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald wrote: “Bam Adebayo (calf tightness) listed as probable for tomorrow’s game vs. Lakers.”

GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 08: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center on March 08, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Adebayo is averaging 20.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range in 60 games.

He has established himself as one of the best 25 players in the league.

Keith Smith of Spotrac wrote (on March 10): “Bam Adebayo has had an all-time NBA scoring night with 83 points. Second-most points in NBA history. And now his night is really over!

Unreal game from Adebayo, who set an NBA record with 36 made free throws. Previous record was 28 made free throws, shared by Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley.”

GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat embraces him mom after a game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Heat Ahead Of Lakers Clash

GettyLos Angeles, CA – November 02: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) fouls Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The Heat have had a solid season where they are the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-31 record in 69 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (but have won seven out of their last ten).

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat watches from the sidelines during a 117-108 Los Angeles Lakers win at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

At home, the Heat are 23-12 in 35 games.

Following the Lakers, they will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the Houston Rockets in Texas.

Lakers Before Miami Visit

GettyDENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks back to his bench while playing the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter during game two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The Lakers will play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

They are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record in 68 games.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar