Tensions between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro escalated into a physical altercation in Las Vegas early Friday, according to reports.

ESPN, citing sources, reported that the two NBA players were involved in a confrontation at an NBA Summer League practice facility where Adebayo allegedly struck Herro in the head area. The incident reportedly stemmed from Herro's social media comments questioning Adebayo's defense.

This exchange followed a blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami and Tyler Herro to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending Herro's tenure as Adebayo's teammate with the Heat.

Herro attended the Bucks-Heat Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on UNLV's campus, where the Heat won 119-86. After the game, Herro greeted Bucks Summer League players.

A Miami representative commented, "I've seen a couple of the guys, coaching staff, Chris Quinn, Spo [Erik Spoelstra], the front office guys; we are all good in Miami. Just an opportunity for both sides to reset, get a fresh start, and both are super happy with this."

The NBA Summer League had returned to Las Vegas the previous day.

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