Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat, not Celtics for Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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.
- •Bucks trade Antetokounmpo to Heat in significant deal.
- •Celtics offered Brown and draft picks, but Bucks wanted more.
- •Bucks owner preferred Heat's offer over Celtics' deal.
- •Concerns about retaining Brown influenced Bucks' decision.
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"Here's reporting on why the Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat instead of the Celtics.
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