Reports have emerged of a physical altercation between Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro on a practice court in Las Vegas. According to ESPN, the incident occurred on Friday morning, with Adebayo allegedly striking Herro in front of Herro’s AAU team.
The altercation reportedly took place at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino. According to multiple sources who witnessed the incident and were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, Adebayo approached Herro about ‘comments’ Herro recently made about him on social media. Adebayo then walked onto the court and, without hesitation, punched Herro. Herro’s AAU coach confronted Adebayo, and Herro yelled at his former teammate while being escorted out by security personnel.
Both players left the scene on their own. The two are in town for the start of the NBA’s Summer League. Herro was traded from the Heat to the Milwaukee Bucks last month in a blockbuster deal centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo, ending his time as Adebayo’s teammate. The Heat and Bucks played each other on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Herro was in attendance and interviewed during the stream of the game on Prime — before news of the altercation surfaced.
Herro said, ‘It’s all love in Miami,’ and noted that he had seen a few of his former teammates and coaches. The Heat, one of the teams in the running during LeBron James’ free agency, told multiple outlets that they ‘are aware’ of the incident but ‘not commenting.’ Herro also declined to comment when approached by Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel.
Adebayo, 28, was the No. 14 overall pick out of Kentucky by the Heat in the 2017 NBA Draft. Since then, he has earned three All-Star nods along with six NBA All-Defense selections. He signed a three-year, $165 million extension in 2024 that runs through the 2028-29 season. He is expected to be a centerpiece of Miami’s future alongside Antetokounmpo.
Herro, 26, was the No. 13 overall pick out of Kentucky by the Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft. He won Sixth Man of the Year in 2022 and earned his first All-Star nod in 2025, but has struggled defensively throughout his pro career – particularly in the postseason.
Herro was sent to Milwaukee alongside Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, and a pair of pick swaps. The incident has raised concerns about the well-being of both players and the impact it may have on their respective teams.
The NBA’s Summer League is set to begin, and the altercation between Adebayo and Herro has left many wondering what the future holds for these two talented players. As the league continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this incident affects their careers and the teams they represent.
