Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat, reject Celtics' offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat on Monday night. Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam played a key role in this decision, preferring the Miami offer over one from the Boston Celtics due to concerns about Jaylen Brown's commitment. The Heat's package included Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, and significant draft capital. Meanwhile, the Celtics had offered Brown along with two first-round picks. The full details of the trade were confirmed as the team moves forward with the new lineup.
- •Milwaukee trades Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat
- •Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam rejected Boston’s offer
- •The Heat's deal included Tyler Herro and draft picks
- •Celtics offered Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks
- •Trade finalized on June 23, 2026
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks Owner Was 'Driving Force' In Rejecting Celtics' Offer For Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat on Monday night, and Jimmy Haslam was the main reason the Bucks accepted the Heat's offer and not the Boston Celtics'.
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