Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded. The Milwaukee Bucks star player is moving to the Miami Heat.
ESPN reportedVia sources, on the evening of June 22, 2026, that the Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis and Bobby Portis to the Heat tyler herro, Kel’El Ware, jaime jaquez jr, Kasparus Zakusionis“Three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday’s NBA draft), a pick swap and a second-round pick.”
ESPN said: “The Heat are sending Milwaukee the No. 13 picks in 2031 and 2033 along with an unprotected first-rounder, a pick swap in 2030 and a 2033 second-rounder.” ESPN reported that the deal could be extended before the July 6 signing.
Boston Celtics missed out on getting Giannis Antetokounmpo, report says
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CBS Sports It was reported that the Boston Celtics were trying to acquire Giannis. CBS Sports said, “The Heat beat out the Celtics for a deal for the 10-time All-Star, and the deal comes on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft.”
Giannis spent 13 years in Milwaukee, where he became a beloved figure in the community. According to CBS Sports, the Heat have been pursuing Giannis for years.
CBS Sports stated that Giannis “had made it clear on multiple occasions that he would like to spend his entire career with the Bucks.”
Fans push for Giannis trade
okay it’s good pic.twitter.com/EvoPw0opIH
– Playmaker (@playmaker) 23 June 2026
Fans offered varying opinions on the big business. “Giannis Antetokounmpo finally joins a team where he has a legitimate chance to win an NBA championship.” A sports fan wrote On X. “..Brother LeBron James will be the second to come to the Miami Heat.”
Some fans were angry. “It’s sad how he begged and begged to stay in Milwaukee, but the sports media forced him and pushed him out. It’s sad and disgusting how this world works. No one cares about feelings. It’s all about the money. Completely sick,” Wrote one.
One fan said, “This instantly makes the Heat a legitimate contender in the East, okay?” “Both teams lost because the Heat weren’t good enough around Giannis,” Another fan’s opinion.
Not all fans felt that the Heat were the best. “Miami is giving up a lot of talent and future for Giannis. I don’t like this trade. I think Miami is at a disadvantage in this case.” one fan wrote.
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