Bam Adebayo Contract History

Last Updated on January 28, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Bam Adebayo has been a cornerstone player for the Miami Heat since being drafted in 2017. Here’s a breakdown of his contract history:

Drafted: 14th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat.
Contract Details: Signed a standard 4-year rookie scale contract.
- Total Value: ~$14.1 million
- Annual Breakdown:
  - 2017-18: ~$2.7 million
  - 2018-19: ~$3.0 million
  - 2019-20: ~$3.5 million
  - 2020-21: ~$5.1 million
Team Option: The Heat exercised the 4th-year team option for the 2020-21 season.

Extension Signed: In November 2020, Bam Adebayo signed a 5-year, $163 million max contract extension with the Miami Heat.
- Total Value: $163 million (with incentives that could increase the total value).
- Annual Breakdown:
  - 2021-22: ~$28.1 million
  - 2022-23: ~$30.4 million
  - 2023-24: ~$32.6 million
  - 2024-25: ~$34.8 million
  - 2025-26: ~$37.0 million
Incentives: The contract includes performance-based bonuses, such as All-NBA selections or Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Adebayo is currently in the third year of his 5-year extension (2023-24 season).
He will earn $32.6 million in the 2023-24 season and is under contract with the Heat through the 2025-26 season.

Adebayo is a key player for the Miami Heat and is considered one of the most versatile big men in the NBA. If he continues to perform at an elite level, he could be in line for another significant contract extension when his current deal expires.