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Golden Knights rally, Riley refuses retirement, Adebayo-Wilson confirm romance

5/26/2026

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Golden Knights Rally

The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 5-3 and lead the series 3-0.
Heat president Pat Riley said he will not retire or resign.
Bam Adebayo posed with A'ja Wilson in Golden Knights jerseys at Game 3, posted a video on X tagging the Panthers “don’t ever disrespect my loyalty,” prompting disapproval.
Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson confirmed their relationship in February 2025 after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Adebayo Play-In

Bam Adebayo's Miami Heat season ended after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in.
He set a franchise single-game record with 83 points, moving to second on the Heat's all-time list.
Adebayo will attend Vegas Aces games to support girlfriend A’ja Wilson, who averages 24.8 points and 7.2 rebounds while the Aces sit 4-2.
Fans reacted mixedly to his Golden Knights jersey, accusing him of abandoning Florida Panthers loyalty.

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Adebayo Supports Panthers

The Florida Panthers posted a shoutout to Bam Adebayo, NBA player, after he shared a video wearing a Florida jersey.
Adebayo, a nine-year Miami Heat player, has repeatedly attended Panthers games, showing NBA support for the local NHL team.
A'ja Wilson, WNBA star, is entering her ninth season with the Las Vegas Aces.
Their appearance at the Western Conference finals highlights cross-league fan interaction among the NBA, WNBA and NHL.

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Golden Knights Rally

The Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 5-3 and lead the series 3-0.
Heat president Pat Riley said he will not retire or resign.
Bam Adebayo posed with A'ja Wilson in Golden Knights jerseys at Game 3, posted a video on X tagging the Panthers “don’t ever disrespect my loyalty,” prompting disapproval.
Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson confirmed their relationship in February 2025 after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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