Bam Adebayo punches former teammate Tyler Herro in altercation in Las Vegas
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation at a gym inside the Resorts World Casino in Las Vegas, with Adebayo reportedly punching Herro after a verbal exchange.
- The incident occurred in front of an AAU team run by Herro, and both players left the scene independently; no police were called, and the Heat acknowledged the incident but declined further comment.
- The altercation came shortly after Herro was traded from Miami to Milwaukee as part of the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Herro attending the NBA Summer League game between the Heat and Bucks later that day.
- Despite the fight, Herro stated in a pre-incident interview that relations with Miami were positive, describing it as "all love" and expressing happiness about the fresh start for both sides.
- Prior to the trade, leaked messages allegedly from Herro questioned Adebayo’s performance and contract value, suggesting underlying tensions between the former teammates.
