Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo influenced by Haslam's recent moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, with owner Jimmy Haslam reportedly favoring a deal with the Miami Heat over the Boston Celtics. The Bucks received a package of young players and draft picks in exchange, as Haslam prioritizes long-term stability over acquiring another star player. Haslam's recent experience with the Cleveland Browns, particularly the trade of Myles Garrett, influenced this decision. The Bucks’ management hopes this move will set the stage for future development. The broader implications for Milwaukee's competitive outlook remain to be seen.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo traded from Milwaukee to Miami
- •Bucks received young players and draft picks in the trade
- •Jimmy Haslam influenced the decision based on his experience with Myles Garrett
- •Haslam sought stability over acquiring another star player
- •Implications for Bucks' future competitiveness are unclear
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — “He Is A Franchise Killer”: NFL World Reacts As Jimmy Haslam Follows Myles Garrett Trade With Giannis Antetokounmpo Bombshell
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Did Myles Garrett deal influence Bucks owner in trading Giannis to Heat?
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis trade: Jimmy Haslam influenced by Myles Garrett trade in big decision in big NBA deal
"Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam has now overseen two blockbuster trades in the span of weeks. Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
"Browns, Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam has traded away Myles Garrett, Giannis Antetokounmpo in less than a month
"Jimmy Haslam has now traded away both Myles Garrett and Giannis Antetokounmpo in a span of one month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:59 PM“He Is A Franchise Killer”: NFL World Reacts As Jimmy Haslam Follows Myles Garrett Trade With Giannis Antetokounmpo Bombshell
Cleveland Browns and Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam has now overseen two blockbuster trades in the span of weeks. Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, and Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:06 PMDid Myles Garrett deal influence Bucks owner in trading Giannis to Heat?
Jimmy Haslam has now traded away both Myles Garrett and Giannis Antetokounmpo in a span of one month.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:31 AMGiannis trade: Jimmy Haslam influenced by Myles Garrett trade in big decision in big NBA deal
Browns, Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam has traded away Myles Garrett, Giannis Antetokounmpo in less than a month
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