Camille Naredo

Article (news)

Agence France-Presse

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783744197854THUMB.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and former Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. AFP photos/file"/>Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo and former Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro. AFP photos/file</div>LOS ANGELES -- Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo struck former teammate Tyler Herro during an altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, multiple US media outlets reported.The Heat said they were &quot;aware, but not commenting&quot; on the incident, which ESPN reported occurred at a practice court set up in a Las Vegas hotel.Multiple sources told The Athletic that after an exchange of words &quot;Adebayo proceeded to approach Herro and, without hesitation, punched him.&quot;The dispute apparently stemmed from social media comments Herro made after he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the deal that sent Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat in June.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/6/23/two-time-nba-mvp-giannis-antetokounmpo-to-join-miami-heat-reports-1213">READ: Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster -- reports</a></div>Herro had critiqued Adebayo&#x27;s offensive abilities in comments regarding the maximum contract extension the center received from Miami.Earlier in the day, before news of the altercation broke, Herro had spoken glowingly of his relationship with the Heat and his former teammates when he was interviewed on the Prime broadcast of a Summer League game between young squads from the Heat and Bucks.&quot;It&#x27;s all love in Miami,&quot; Herro said. &quot;I&#x27;ve seen a couple of the guys, coaching staff...we are all good in Miami.&quot;As he departed the arena, Herro was asked about the run-in with Adebayo.&quot;My only comment is &#x27;no comment,&#x27;&quot; he said, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo struck former teammate Tyler Herro during an altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, multiple US media outlets reported.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo struck former teammate Tyler Herro during an altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, multiple US media outlets reported.

Adebayo strikes former Heat teammate Herro in Vegas altercation: reports

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Basketball

Adebayo strikes former Heat teammate Herro in Vegas altercation: reports

Agence France-Presse

Published July 11, 2026 12:34 PM PHT

Read More:

Basketball

NBA

Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo

Tyler Herro

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.