October 15, 2025
NBA GMs Snub Bam Adebayo, Praise Erik Spoelstra, Question Kevin Durant Trade
Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami HeatAbout this episode
HEAT's defensive dynamo snubbed? Bam Adebayo's absence from NBA GM survey's top defender lists sparks debate. In today’s episode of Locked On Heat, Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to Bam’s surprising snub, discuss why Erik Spoelstra remains one of the league’s most respected coaches, and debate the best options for the Miami Heat starting lineup heading into opening night. The hosts also break down the NBA GM survey results, including rookie steals and whether the Heat should’ve made a move for Kevin Durant. Join Wes and David for smart, daily Heat analysis and insider takes you won’t find anywhere else. 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – NBA GM Survey: Bam Adebayo Snubbed 15:16 – Heat get the steal of the draft 18:52 – Erik Spoelstra Still #1 Among Coaches 24:26 – Should the Heat Have Traded for Kevin Durant? 27:23 – Miami Heat Starting Lineup Debate Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.