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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Miami Heat

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a major deal involving multiple players and draft picks. The trade ends Antetokounmpo's 13-year tenure with the Bucks and marks a significant roster shift for both franchises.

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Why It Matters

This trade significantly alters the competitive landscape of the NBA by moving a two-time MVP to the Miami Heat in exchange for a package of young players and future draft assets.

Key Facts

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis were traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks received Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and draft picks in exchange.
  • The trade includes the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft for the Bucks.
  • The Heat are sending unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 to the Bucks.
  • The trade includes a 2030 pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick for the Bucks.
  • Antetokounmpo is eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million supermax extension on Jan. 6, 2027.
  • Antetokounmpo has a $62.8 million player option for 2027.
  • Antetokounmpo played 895 games for the Milwaukee Bucks over 13 years.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks finished the 2025-26 season with a 32-50 record.

Who's Mentioned

personJaime Jaquez Jr.“Player traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.”organizationMilwaukee Bucks“NBA team trading away Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.”personKel’el Ware“Player traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.”personKasparas Jakucionis“Player traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.”personGiannis Antetokounmpo“NBA player traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.”organizationMiami Heat“NBA team acquiring Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.”personBobby Portis“Player traded to the Miami Heat.”personTyler Herro“Player traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.”