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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo became the first Heat player this season to be named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.Adebayo, who is coming off one of his best weeks of the season, averaged 27 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game over three games this week.Adebayo entered the week coming off one of the worst shooting slumps of his career, but snapped out of it with 29 points on 11-15 shooting against the Phoenix Suns on January 13.Following his most recent performance, a 30 point 12 rebound game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Adebayo made a statement against people criticizing his offensive ability.“I don’t care about what anybody says about me offensively,” Adebayo said. “They’re gonna move the goal posts for me every night. I don’t shoot enough, I’m not being aggressive, shooting too much, it’s the wrong shot diet. So my teammates, my coaching staff, they know what I’m capable of. Obviously, every shot that I take, I work on all the time, and Spo (Spoelstra) knows that. Spo sees it.”Adebayo became the first Heat player since Tyler Herro in December 2024 to be named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.It’s Adebayo’s third time winning the award. He was also named the POTW in January 2024 and December 2019.The Miami Heat Succeed When Bam Adebayo is Dominant on OffenseBam Adebayo is considered the heart and soul of this Miami Heat basketball team.He’s the longest-tenured player on the roster, having been with the team since they drafted him in 2017. Adebayo is averaging his season low in points per game since the 2020-2021 season, but his impact still looms large.Adebayo is third on the team in plus/minus with a +115 on the season. Additionally, the Heat win more games when he’s consistently scoring.This season, the Heat are 12-7 when he scores more than 16 points in a game. His impact as a defender is important, but his impact on offense is what makes the difference between a win and a loss for the Heat.Adebayo has been able to consistently score over the past three games, making 13 threes over a three-game stretch. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Houston Texans will look forward after a playoff loss, including a lot of study for the upcoming NFL Draft. However, running back Joe Mixon’s future got an uncertain response from DeMeco Ryans, according to a post on X by Jonathan M. Alexander. “DeMeco Ryans on whether he expects a future with Joe Mixon: “As of right now I don’t know that.” Mixon missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury. He totaled 1,325 yards for the Texans in the 2024 season, scoring 12 total touchdowns. Texans RB Joe Mixon might need to find another team The Texans rolled with Woody Marks and Nick Chubb during 2025. Neither player had any kind of flashy statistics. Marks rushed for 703 yards with a pair of scores. Chubb totaled 506 yards and three scores. Marks managed 208 yards receiving and three more scores, proving to be at least an in-the-neighborhood replacement for Mixon. But will the Texans be content to run it back with Marks and Chubb? Will they give Mixon another look? The money part of the issue would seem to favor letting Mixon go, according to chron.com. “The Texans signed Mixon to a two-year contract extension after acquiring him in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024, keeping him in Houston through 2026,” Michael Shapiro wrote. “The final year of that deal, however, is largely non-guaranteed. Houston would have to pay just $2 million in 2026 if (it) releases him this spring, compared to $10.5 million if he remains on the roster.” Mixon will turn 30 years old before his next NFL snap. And he’s coming off a year-long injury. Mixon may have to sign a one-year deal for limited money, just to get back on the field for a running back-needy NFL team. Watch the draft as well. If Mixon is still with the Texans and they draft a running back, that’s a strong sign the relationship won’t continue. Mixon is a two-time Pro Bowl performer. He got that honor in 2021 with the Bengals, and last year with the Texans. The post Joe Mixon’s Texans future gets uncertain DeMeco Ryans response appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Bears lost the NFC Divisional Round game vs. the Los Angeles Rams in heartbreaking fashion. They were a single completion away from attempting a game-winning field goal. Facing a 2nd-and-8 at the Rams’ 48, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw his third interception of the game. Los Angeles proceeded to move the ball down the field and kick the game-winning field goal themselves. But all of the talk in Chicago has been about the misconnection between Williams and Moore. On Monday, the Bears’ quarterback opened up about what went wrong on that fateful play, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “Small things like that that show up in those moments that you may not have talked about, being on the same page, maybe you talked about it in Week 1 or Week 6, and it shows up in [Week 20],” Williams said. This one will hurt for a bit. Caleb Williams said postgame that he thought DJ Moore would flatten his route on the OT pick. There was a ton of space and it likely would’ve been the kill shot from the Bears. pic.twitter.com/gZ00kgfnT0 — Depressed Bears Fan (@DepBearsFan) January 19, 2026 “You know, it’s something to learn from for myself, a learning experience, it’s something for us to learn from as an offense and as a team. We’ll go do that at some time.” Following the loss, Williams acknowledged that he thought Moore was going to flatten the route. That would have brought him more across the field and not as deep. Instead, he continued the post pattern, while Rams cornerback Kam Curl made a diving play on the ball. Fans and television pundits were quick to criticize Moore for seemingly giving up on the play. Nevertheless, it was a hugely successful season for the Bears. The Ben Johnson hire seems to have worked overnight, and Williams took a massive step forward in his second year in the NFL. The future is bright in Chicago for the first time in a very long time. The post Bears QB Caleb Williams reflects on fatal overtime miscommunication with DJ Moore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gable Steveson has done something no American before him has accomplished — winning Olympic gold in wrestling at just 20 years old. Since transitioning to MMA, the 25-year-old phenom has been even more ruthless, dismantling every opponent in devastating fashion. Now, at Mexico Fight League 3, Steveson enters uncharted waters against “Pandamonio” Lezama, a battle-tested veteran who represents the first real adversity of his fighting career. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MFL (@fightmfl) With a spotless 2-0 record, Steveson hasn’t just won his MMA fights — he’s obliterated them. Both victories came via knockout, finished in a staggering combined 2:02. Even more impressive, the Jon Jones protégé added a Dirty Boxing victory to his résumé in just 15 seconds, accomplishing three professional fights in a compressed 10-week span. The hype surrounding Steveson isn’t manufactured; it’s earned through explosive performances that have left analysts scrambling for comparisons. GABLE STEVESON 13 SECOND KO Jon Jones loving it pic.twitter.com/E0YgXNODSn — Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 31, 2025 But Mexico won’t feel like a tune-up. Lezama arrives as an 11-3 professional with championship pedigree. The Mexican heavyweight successfully defended the Budo Sento Championship title as recently as November 2024, proving he operates at an elite level in his region. What makes Lezama particularly dangerous is his finishing ability—nine of his 11 victories came by stoppage, including five devastating knockouts and four submissions. He’s not just experienced; he’s proven he can end fights decisively. This matchup sits at a critical inflection point in Steveson’s career arc. His knockout power and wrestling credentials are undeniable, but Lezama represents the first real test against a durable, technical opponent with legitimate championship experience. The Showcenter Complex won’t be some anonymized fight gym; it’ll be Lezama’s backyard, adding another layer of complexity. For Steveson, a dominant victory cements the narrative of a generational talent progressing naturally through the ranks. A loss or even a narrow win forces a recalibration of expectations. Either way, when Mexico Fight League 3 streams live on YouTube, the MMA world will be watching closely. Steveson came to the sport with extraordinary advantages. Now he proves whether they translate against legitimate opposition. The post Gable Steveson faces make-or-break moment against MMA veteran Hugo Lezama appeared first on ClutchPoints.