Miami Heat · C · Drafted 2017 (No. 14)
Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo counts $49.5M against the cap for the Miami Heat this season, about 30% of it. He has 3 years left on his deal, with a player option in 2028-29.
This season
$49.5M
Years left
3
Option
Player option 2028-29
Free agent
2029
Trade value
$49.5M
Year by year
| Season | Cap hit | % of cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $49.5M | 30% | |
| 2027-28 | $53.5M | 30% | |
| 2028-29 | $57.4M | 30% | Player optionThen a free agent |
What it means
The deal carries a player option in 2028-29, so he decides whether to play that season or reach free agency.
In a trade he sends out $49.5M in salary, the figure the other team has to match.
His deal runs through 2028-29. After that he reaches free agency, where his own team can usually offer more years and money than rivals through Bird rights.
Numbers come from the engine, off the league's books; cap holds and projected lines are estimates. See the full team picture on the Miami Heat cap sheet.