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Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro has addressed reports of an alleged physical confrontation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, saying his focus is now on moving forward and embracing his new chapter in Milwaukee.
According to an ESPN report published on July 10, Herro, 26, and Adebayo, 28, were reportedly involved in an altercation at the Resorts World Hotel while both were in Las Vegas for Summer League activities. The report alleged that Adebayo struck Herro during the incident.
Speaking to ESPN on July 14, Herro declined to dwell on the situation, emphasizing that his attention is firmly on helping the Bucks succeed after his recent blockbuster trade.
"Honestly, I'm just trying to move past all of it," Herro said. "I'm focused on Milwaukee and building something special."
Herro joined the Bucks on July 6 as part of a major deal that sent longtime Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. A Wisconsin native, Herro said returning to his home state is an opportunity he has long hoped for.
"They obviously just traded the greatest player in their history, so we want to come in and help continue what they've been doing," Herro said. "I'm ready to come home and not prove everyone wrong, but just represent the city and the state because I wanted to do that coming out of school as well."
According to ESPN, the reported altercation took place after Adebayo and several Heat teammates arrived at a practice court inside the hotel where Herro had earlier been working out with his AAU team. Sources told the outlet that Adebayo confronted Herro over remarks he had allegedly made criticizing him before reportedly striking him in the head.
ESPN also reported that Herro remained on his feet after the alleged blow and was restrained by others present before he could respond physically.
Later that same day, before news of the reported incident became public, Herro attended a Summer League game and spoke positively about his former team.
"It's all love in Miami," he said, adding that he had greeted teammates, coaches, including Chris Quinn and Erik Spoelstra, as well as members of the front office. Herro described the trade as a fresh start that benefits both organizations.
ESPN also reported that although Herro and Adebayo shared a mostly positive relationship during their seven seasons together in Miami, the two had grown apart over the past year as Herro dealt with injuries and changes to his role within the team's offense. Both players now begin new chapters while remaining among the NBA's highest-paid stars.