Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were reportedly involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. According to ESPN, the incident occurred at an NBA Summer League practice facility, where Adebayo allegedly struck Herro in the head area. This confrontation reportedly stemmed from comments made by Herro on social media regarding Adebayo's defensive skills, which surfaced following a trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami and Herro to Milwaukee.
Screenshots of an Instagram direct message indicated that Herro questioned Adebayo’s defensive abilities. After the Heat's 119-86 victory, Herro interacted with Bucks Summer League players and briefly spoke with former teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. but did not address the incident directly. In an interview during the game broadcast, Herro stated that there was no awkwardness between him and his former team, emphasizing that there is 'all love in Miami.'
Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins declined to comment on the situation, stating he was unaware of the specifics. The Miami Heat acknowledged the incident but chose not to comment further, while the Bucks also declined to provide a statement.