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Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro have brief altercation in Las Vegas, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 4 min read
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief verbal and physical altercation at a practice facility for the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.Adebayo struck Herro at least once during the encounter, said the perso...
Key takeaway The person who spoke to the AP said one of the factors related to the altercation was that Herro had evidently made some critical comments about Adebayo — and the three-year, $166 million extension that Miami gave him in 2024.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The altercation between Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro may seem like a distant issue, given its occurrence in Las Vegas, but it has implications for San Antonio sports fans who follow the NBA. As a city with a strong basketball presence, San Antonio residents often keep tabs on the latest developments in the league, including player movements and team dynamics. The fact that Herro was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks and will no longer be playing alongside Adebayo in Miami may not directly impact the San Antonio Spurs, but it could influence the balance of power in the league. Additionally, the incident highlights the complexities of player relationships and the potential consequences of social media activity, which can be relevant to local athletes and teams as well. As the NBA Summer League continues, San Antonio fans will likely be watching to see how this situation affects the upcoming season and whether it has any ripple effects on the Spurs' own roster and performance.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief verbal and physical altercation at a practice facility for the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.Adebayo struck Herro at least once during the encounter, said the perso...
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