Former Teammates Clash! Adebayo Throws Punch at Herro, Allegedly Upset Over Digs About Not Being Worth Max Contract

On July 11, Beijing time, per Shams’ report citing ESPN sources, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro engaged in a physical confrontation in Las Vegas today, where Adebayo hit Herro. Insiders stated the altercation took place this morning at a hotel gym in Las Vegas. The seven-year partnership between the two Heat teammates has now come to an end, as Herro had previously criticized Adebayo on social media, prompting Adebayo to approach him for a discussion, which escalated into the conflict.

At the end of June, the Heat executed a blockbuster trade, sending Herro, several young players, three first-round picks, and pick swap rights to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. This 2-for-9 deal directly dismantled the Adebayo-Herro duo, leaving Adebayo in Miami to form a twin-tower frontcourt with Giannis.

After the trade was finalized, tensions boiled over. As Shams reported, the two had a physical altercation during training in Las Vegas, with Adebayo striking Herro. Reports indicate that Herro, who was sent to the Bucks, felt unsettled and publicly criticized Adebayo’s salary on a private social media account, claiming his max contract was overvalued given his defensive-only play, revealing long-standing resentment over their unequal status through the years.

Now on separate teams, reports suggest the Bucks have placed Herro on the trade block for a potential second move; Adebayo remains a cornerstone in Miami, aiming for a championship run alongside Giannis next season. The former teammates have completely fallen out, and the Eastern Conference landscape has been significantly reshaped by this trade.