Miami Heat center/forward Bam Adebayo has been ruled out for Friday’s Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Charlotte Hornets ( 8 ET, League Pass ) due to a left big toe sprain, the team announced.

Adebayo checked himself out of Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets late in the first quarter after experiencing pain in his left foot. He did not return to the game.

The presence of the Heat’s center/forward was missed in the middle as the Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets dominated the boards in a 122-112 win.

An MRI on Thursday revealed the injury. His status is listed as day-to-day.

“We’ll figure it out,” Adebayo said after the game.

Adebayo’s a three-time All-Star and has made five All-Defensive teams. He entered the night averaging 22.4 points and 9.1 rebounds.

“I have huge respec

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