Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat, not Celtics for Brown

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat rather than the Boston Celtics, despite an offer that included Jaylen Brown and two unprotected first-round draft picks. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bucks sought more assets and younger players, which the Celtics did not provide. Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam preferred the Heat's offer, citing concerns about Brown potentially wanting to leave Milwaukee after a year. The deal is finalized today, June 23, 2026, as the Bucks reshape their roster for the future.

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