Zachary Weinberger is a credentialed Miami Heat reporter and an Associate Editor covering the NBA at-large, NCAA Football, and NCAA Basketball for ClutchPoints. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022, covering sports at the FAU University Press and later at The Palm Beach Post.

Jimmy Butler has been embroiled in a conflict with the Miami Heat for several weeks, suspended as he seeks a trade to another NBA franchise. Amid this turmoil, Bam Adebayo opened up about how the situation has brought a positive aspect to the team’s growth.

The reason for Larsson starting partly had to do with the Heat suspending Butler for the second time, this one lasting two games as instead of Haywood Highsmith or Nikola Jovic, Spoelstra gave the nod to the 23-year-old. The long-time head coach will continue to see where Larsson can impact the team.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo revealed that a rookie will make his presence felt during games with his physical style of play, saying, “You’re going to know who he is.” The Miami Heat are coming off a string of tough losses,

Bam Adebayo is the versatile anchor of the Miami Heat. He holds down the team’s defense no matter his assignment. He has the strongest voice in the locker room when it’s time to speak, whether it’s to discuss strategy,