NBA issues statement about Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro altercation

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NBA issues statement about Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro altercation

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 16, 2026 12:57 PM ET

The NBA has weighed in on the recent altercation between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in Las Vegas.

In a statement, the league said it has had discussions with Adebayo and Herro, as well as representatives from the NBPA. The NBA determined that “everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance,” and no action would be taken against either player.

NBA spokesperson on Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro incident: "After discussing with the players involved and the NBPA, everyone would prefer to move on from this unfortunate circumstance, and no further action will be taken by the league." https://t.co/S1xcPRvKWB
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The lack of a punishment is not a huge surprise. The altercation did not take place on the court or during a game. While the league could theoretically issue a punishment over this, the incident does not appear to have risen to the point of real violence, and has mostly just been embarrassing for all involved.

Herro and Adebayo clashed last week, with reports indicating that Herro felt that Adebayo had done nothing to stand up for him when the guard’s name was coming up in trade talks. There were also claims that Herro felt underappreciated by Adebayo in Miami.

Ultimately, the league won’t follow through on even the silliest suggestions about how to settle things between the two ex-teammates. This appears to be behind both of them, at least for now.

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