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Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro remain at the center of an incident in Las Vegas where Adebayo reportedly struck Herro during a summer league workout. Herro has moved to Milwaukee in a Giannis blockbuster, while Miami pivots to a new offensive approach. The Heat say they will say nothing more about the incident.
Brandon Clarke has died at a Los Angeles area home on May 11, with the medical examiner listing an accidental death. The combined effects of multiple prescription medications are noted as a significant contributing factor; a full autopsy report will follow. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies after Gonzaga, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
The NBA has found misconduct by the Clippers tied to off‑court income deals for Kawhi Leonard, resulting in five first‑round picks forfeited between 2029 and 2033, a $30 million fine, and suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and team executives. Leonard has expressed responsibility for lapses and is focusing on the future after the situation. The league notes ongoing compliance monitoring for five years.