Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Heat in Multi-Player, Pick Deal
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The Miami Heat have acquired two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and forward Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade. The Heat sent guard Tyler Herro, forwards Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel’el Ware, guard Kasparas Jakucionis, and a package of draft picks to the Bucks in return. The draft compensation includes the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, a first-round pick swap in 2030, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, and a second-round pick in 2033. The Bucks also considered a trade offer from the Boston Celtics before finalizing the deal with Miami. Antetokounmpo, who has dealt with injuries in recent seasons, is expected to sign a long-term contract extension with the Heat. Star center Bam Adebayo remains with Miami and is expected to form a frontcourt partnership with Antetokounmpo.
What’s verified
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis were traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
The Heat sent Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and multiple draft picks to the Bucks.
The draft picks include the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, a first-round pick swap in 2030, unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, and a second-round pick in 2033.
The Bucks also considered a trade offer from the Boston Celtics.
Antetokounmpo is a two-time NBA MVP and a perennial All-Star.
Antetokounmpo has dealt with injuries in recent seasons.
Antetokounmpo is expected to sign a contract extension with the Heat.
Bam Adebayo remains with the Heat and is expected to be a key teammate.
Not yet confirmed
The trade has not yet received required league approval, according to a single report.
The Bucks fired head coach Doc Rivers after the season and hired Taylor Jenkins, according to a single report.
Antetokounmpo averaged 24.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his career, according to a single report.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the 2021 NBA title, according to a single report.
One report states the Boston Celtics’ offer was headlined by Jaylen Brown.
One report notes that Antetokounmpo turns 32 in December and has experienced physical breakdowns around the playoffs in recent years.
The exact status of league approval and financial details of the trade remain unaddressed by the sources.
Key figures
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, Bam Adebayo, Taylor Jenkins, Doc Rivers, Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Haslam
Sources: Sky Sports, sbnation.com
