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Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat amid major offseason changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat amid major offseason changes

Summary

The Milwaukee Bucks traded superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, a move believed to be influenced by disappointing playoff performance. The Bucks acquired Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and several draft picks in exchange. A previous first-round loss to the Heat in 2023 and poor performances from Jrue Holiday were cited as turning points that contributed to this significant transaction. The Bucks continue to make changes, recently firing coach Mike Budenholzer and hiring Adrian Griffin before bringing in Doc Rivers, as they attempt to reshape their team after a disappointing season.

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•Giannis Antetokounmpo traded with Bobby Portis to Miami Heat.
•Bucks received Tyler Herro and three first-round picks in return.
•Bucks fired coach Mike Budenholzer after first-round playoff exit.
•Jrue Holiday's poor postseason performance contributed to trade decisions.
•Doc Rivers was recently hired as the team's new head coach.

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10:25 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Beginning Of the End’ — NBA Insider Discloses Bucks’ 2 Huge Mistakes That Led to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat Trade

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Perhaps the biggest deal of the offseason already went down when the Milwaukee Bucks traded superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Heat. The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr.
— Yahoo Sports

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