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Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 11

Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro in Las Vegas as 20-point Ex-Heat Guard Awaits Bucks Move

Updated

Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 11

Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro in Las Vegas as 20-point Ex-Heat Guard Awaits Bucks Move

Q: What social media 'sneak diss' provoked Heat star Bam Adebayo to physically confront his recently traded ex-teammate?

The reported “sneak diss” was an Instagram direct message in which Tyler Herro allegedly questioned Bam Adebayo’s value, writing: “You should get paid $60 million to be a top tier defender on some nights? I’m just wondering.” That line, according to the additional reporting provided, was the social-media comment Adebayo confronted Herro about in Las Vegas. The broader reporting from ESPN and related accounts says Adebayo approached Herro over critical comments Herro had made online after his trade from Miami to Milwaukee, and the exchange escalated into a physical altercation. It is worth noting that the core news reports confirmed the fight stemmed from Herro “sneak dissing” or criticizing Adebayo on social media, while the specific wording of the DM comes from the supplemental internet content rather than the initial team or league statements. Neither the Heat nor the Bucks publicly detailed the message.

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Multiple witnesses told The Athletic Adebayo walked onto the court, approached Herro after a remark and punched him, prompting security to escort Herro out before both left on their own.
The clash reportedly stemmed from comments Herro made on an alternate Instagram account, including a jab that Adebayo should earn "$60 million" only for being an elite defender on some nights.
Miami and Milwaukee said they were aware of the incident but declined comment as the Heat and Bucks were in the middle of a Summer League game when the news surfaced.
Herro, traded to Milwaukee in the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal, averaged 20.5 points and 37.8% from 3 last season; Adebayo posted 20.1 points, 10 rebounds and a sixth All-Defensive selection.