Heat Complete Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade, Ending 13-Year Bucks Run
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 6
Heat Complete Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade, Ending 13-Year Bucks Run
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 6
Summary
Monday made the deal official, sending Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee to Miami and formally closing Antetokounmpo’s 13 seasons with the Bucks.
Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, the No. 13 pick in the 2026 draft, two future first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick.
Giannis marked the move with a farewell video, saying Milwaukee "will always be in my heart" and calling the city his home, team and family.
The Bucks thanked him for delivering the 2021 NBA title and leaving as the franchise leader across major categories including points, rebounds, assists, blocks, minutes and triple-doubles.
General manager Jon Horst called the trade an incredibly difficult decision made for both the Bucks’ future and Antetokounmpo, underscoring the scale of Milwaukee’s reset.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami: Inside the 2026 Blockbuster Trade and Its Impact on the NBA Landscape
Overview
On July 6, 2026, the NBA was transformed by a blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. In exchange, the Milwaukee Bucks received a package of young players—Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis—along with valuable draft picks, including the No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and future first-round selections. This deal immediately made Miami a top championship contender, while Milwaukee shifted focus to rebuilding with new talent and assets, marking a new era for both franchises and reshaping the league’s balance of power.