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Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from Bucks in blockbuster trade
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The Miami Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a major trade completed late Monday night. The deal sends Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks including the No. 13 selection in Tuesday's draft, a 2030 pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick. The transaction cannot be finalized until July 6.
The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking a substantial return for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo if he does not sign an extension this October. Trade talks have intensified with the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are weighing whether to delay any deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo until after the NBA Finals conclude. Reports indicate the team wants to monitor if the New York Knicks lose their 2-0 series lead against the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA Players Association accused the Milwaukee Bucks of tanking on Tuesday by trying to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season. Antetokounmpo, sidelined since March 15 with a hyperextended knee and bone bruise, wants to return despite the team's position in the standings. The Bucks have played just 36 games with their star this season amid multiple injuries.
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Milwaukee Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam stated that Giannis Antetokounmpo will either sign an extension or be traded this offseason. They emphasized that letting the 31-year-old star play out the final year of his contract is not an option for the organization. The comments came in an interview with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
The 2026 NBA trade deadline has concluded, featuring significant deals that reshaped several teams' rosters. Milwaukee Bucks retained Giannis Antetokounmpo but face uncertainty about his future this summer. Other stars like Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr. were traded, setting the stage for an active offseason.
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As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches on Thursday, speculation swirls around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, with teams like the Heat, Knicks, Timberwolves, Warriors and Cavaliers showing interest. Antetokounmpo has expressed love for Milwaukee and a desire to finish his career there, but emphasized his need to compete for championships. CBS Sports experts largely predict the Bucks will retain him for now, citing better summer offers.
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