Bobby Portis joins Miami Heat as part of Antetokounmpo trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Bobby Portis is expected to play a significant role for the Miami Heat as part of the trade deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks. The trade, while awaiting official confirmation on July 6, involves Portis alongside multiple players from Miami and the draft rights to Nate Ament. Analysts believe Portis will be more than just an add-on, contributing as a strong power forward with good shooting abilities. His contract includes a $14.5 million salary for the upcoming season and has implications for the Heat's salary cap status. Portis expressed readiness to fit into his new role with the Heat, having previously been regarded as a rival during playoff encounters.
- •Bobby Portis acquired by Miami Heat in Antetokounmpo trade.
- •Trade to become official with NBA's 2026-27 cap calendar opening.
- •Portis expected to enhance Heat's frontcourt rotation.
- •He has a $14.5 million salary and a player option for 2027-28.
- •Portis discussed his transition from being a playoff rival to a team member.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bobby Portis more than throw-in Part B of Heat’s Antetokounmpo deal
"MIAMI — Somewhat lost in the personnel machinations of what might come next for the Miami Heat is what also is coming next. To this point, Part B of the Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition largely has gone overlooked, as in Bobby Portis, the plus-one in the agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks that will not become official until the July 6 opening of the NBA’s 2026-27 cap calendar. For a Heat team ...
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