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Tyler Herro Moves On After Adebayo Fight, Joins Bucks

7/14/2026

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Herro Moves On

Guard Tyler Herro said he is moving on from the July 10 altercation and will focus on Milwaukee.
Bam Adebayo confronted Herro about comments, struck him near the chin, leaving Herro unknocked down.
Herro was dealt to the Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, played 33 games last season, and earned the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year award.
Miami’s offense de-emphasizes pick-and-rolls, dropping to 5.3 possessions per game.

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Adebayo Investigation Pending

A spokesperson says the NBA has not opened an investigation and the decision is pending.
Miami Heat declined comment but may discipline Bam Adebayo internally if pressured by the league.
Adebayo will earn $49.5 million this season, sparking debate over $60 million salaries for defenders.
Greg Johnson posted Tyler Herro’s Instagram critiques of Adebayo, saying the leak escalated the fight.
Heat are reportedly eyeing veteran guard Klay Thompson for the offseason roster.

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Herro Moves On

Guard Tyler Herro said he is moving on from the July 10 altercation and will focus on Milwaukee.
Bam Adebayo confronted Herro about comments, struck him near the chin, leaving Herro unknocked down.
Herro was dealt to the Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, played 33 games last season, and earned the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year award.
Miami’s offense de-emphasizes pick-and-rolls, dropping to 5.3 possessions per game.

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