Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro made sports headlines on Friday after they allegedly figured in a physical altercation. Now, more details are emerging on the situation involving the two All-Stars, who played alongside each other for seven seasons before Herro was shipped away by the Miami Heat.
According to a report by The Athletic, Adebayo entered a gym inside Las Vegas’ Resorts World Casino on Friday morning. As it so happened, Herro and his AAU team were in that same facility. Herro allegedly “said something” to Adebayo, which prompted the Heat big man to punch Herro “without hesitation.”
Herro’s AAU coach was also said to have “confronted” Adebayo, and the newly acquired Milwaukee Bucks guard reportedly yelled at Adebayo “while being escorted out by security personnel.”
Sam Cooper of CBS Sports noted that Adebayo and Herro are in Las Vegas “for the start of Summer League.” That day, the Summer League lineups of their respective teams squared off, with the Heat winning 119-86.
Herro, who earned his first All-Star appearance in the 2024-25 season, was included in the package sent to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Set to join his second NBA team, the Milwaukee native will be playing for his hometown team when the 2025-26 campaign tips off.
Tyler Herro Sends Message to Former Team After Alleged Incident With Bam Adebayo: “It’s All Love in Miami”
Interestingly, Tyler Herro had a positive message for the Heat when he was interviewed during the Miami-Utah Summer League game.
“It’s all love in Miami. I’ve seen a couple of the guys and the coaching staff. Chris Quinn, Spo. We’re all good in Miami, and it’s an opportunity for both sides to reset and get a fresh start. We’re both super happy for this.”
Whether or not Herro and Adebayo were able to patch things up prior to the Summer League game, the first regular season matchup between the Bucks and the Heat will be must-watch TV.
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