Updated
Updated · Heavy.com · Jul 4
Heat Land Giannis Antetokounmpo in 6-Player Deal as Bucks Add 2 First-Round Picks
Updated
Updated · Heavy.com · Jul 4

Heat Land Giannis Antetokounmpo in 6-Player Deal as Bucks Add 2 First-Round Picks

3 articles · Updated · Heavy.com · Jul 4

Summary

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to Miami with Bobby Portis in the latest blockbuster, sending the two-time MVP from Milwaukee to the Heat.
  • Milwaukee’s return includes Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis, plus the No. 13 draft pick, first-rounders in 2031 and 2033, a future pick swap and a second-rounder.
  • Herro may not stay long in Milwaukee, with the report saying the Bucks could still try to move him before the trade is finalized.
  • The swap lands amid a frenzied NBA offseason that has already featured star moves involving Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant and Kawhi Leonard.

Insights

Did the Celtics trade a championship future by sending Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to a conference rival?
With superstars like Giannis and LeBron forcing moves, is the era of franchise loyalty in the NBA officially over?