​The Miami Heat’s reported frustration with Tyler Herro extended beyond his availability before his offseason trade to the Milwaukee Bucks. Those concerns have gained renewed attention following an alleged altercation between Herro and former teammate Bam Adebayo at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.“The main frustration they had with him more than any other, is they would believe he was ready to play. He would be cleared,” 5 Reasons Sports Network reported. “The thing they didn’t like about the Herro experience is that he wouldn’t play unless he was 100% healthy.”Adebayo reportedly punched Herro on Friday morning at a practice facility inside Resorts World Casino. The incident allegedly unfolded in front of the AAU team that Herro operates.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe confrontation reportedly stemmed from comments made by an account allegedly associated with Herro. Those messages questioned Adebayo’s maximum contract and criticized his effectiveness as a midrange shooter, per Hot Hot Hoops.Herro had recently left Miami for Milwaukee as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. His nearly seven-year run with the franchise featured productive scoring stretches, repeated injury interruptions and, apparently, lingering tension behind the scenes.Herro appeared in a career-low 33 games during the 2025-26 season while attempting to establish his value ahead of a potential contract extension. However, his availability had become an issue long before his final campaign in Miami.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe guard reached the 70-game mark only once across seven seasons with the Heat. He also averaged 54.5 appearances across his first two campaigns and played 42 games during the 2023-24 season.His absences became particularly noticeable during Miami’s postseason runs. Herro broke his hand in the opening game of the 2023 playoffs and missed the remainder of the Heat’s unexpected journey from the eighth seed to the NBA Finals.According to 5 Reasons Sports, the organization sometimes believed Herro could return before he felt comfortable playing.“The Heat were frustrated that they felt he was ready to go and he’d say that he’d be ready in a couple of weeks,” the outlet reported.That account presents Miami’s perspective, rather than a confirmed medical judgment about Herro’s condition. Still, it offers a clearer look at why his injury history reportedly created internal frustration.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHerro’s extended absences also forced head coach Erik Spoelstra to make frequent lineup adjustments. That instability made it difficult for Miami to build continuity, particularly when incorporating new personnel.The backcourt partnership between Herro and Norman Powell illustrated the problem. The two guards appeared together in slightly more than 20 games during the 2025-26 campaign, leaving Miami with limited time to evaluate their chemistry.The reporte