Former Heat Teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro Have Brief Altercation in Las Vegas, AP Source Says
The altercation reportedly began after Adebayo confronted Herro about leaked direct messages criticizing his play, sources said.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, Miami Heat captain Bam Adebayo reportedly struck former teammate Tyler Herro during a physical altercation at a Las Vegas practice court, ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania reported.
- Leaked direct messages criticizing Adebayo's contract and 35.9% midrange shooting percentage reportedly triggered the confrontation between the former teammates.
- After seven seasons together in Miami, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired Herro in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, placing the former teammates in direct competition during the offseason.
- Herro declined to comment, stating "my only comment is no comment," while the Heat confirmed awareness but stated "We are aware and not commenting."
- Occurring at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, the incident highlights potential friction following the blockbuster trade despite Herro's earlier statement that "It's all love in Miami.
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Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro have brief altercation in Las Vegas, AP source says
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief altercation at an NBA Summer League practice facility in Las Vegas on Friday. Adebayo reportedly struck Herro during the encounter. Herro was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks earlier…
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