Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro involved in physical altercation during practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Bam Adebayo and former teammate Tyler Herro were involved in an altercation at a practice session in Las Vegas on July 11. Adebayo reportedly took issue with comments Herro made on social media regarding Adebayo's performance and contract. Sources indicate that tensions were exacerbated by the recent trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adebayo reportedly shoved Herro and struck him in the head, leading to intervention by Herro's AAU coach and security personnel.
- •Altercation occurred during the Heat's practice at Resorts World.
- •Adebayo reportedly reacted to Herro's social media comments.
- •The recent trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo has contributed to tensions.
- •Herro was scheduled for an appearance but did not show up.
- •Coaches were seen reacting to the incident during the Heat's win over the Bucks.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident underscores one of NBA's great truths: 'It’s a business. Sometimes tensions come up from that'
"Could the never-ending Giannis trade talks have contributed to the rising tension between former teammates?
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