Bucks GM discusses team building amid Giannis trade uncertainty
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Bucks General Manager Jon Horst addressed the media following the recent draft, focusing on the organization's commitment to "a theme of building." This comes as speculation continues regarding a potential trade involving superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, though no official announcement has been made. The Bucks selected Brayden Burries and Nate Ament in the draft, signaling future plans for team development. The situation surrounding Giannis remains fluid as the team moves forward with its offseason strategy.
- •Jon Horst emphasizes team building after recent draft
- •Drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday
- •Speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Heat continues
- •No official trade announcement has been made
- 7:28 AMESPN — Bucks GM mum on Giannis, emphasizes 'building'
"With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeatedly emphasized "a theme of building" after the team drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night.
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