Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball debut for Heat, Timberwolves on Oct. 21
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:51 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball are set to debut with the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively, on October 21. This matchup features Antetokounmpo teaming up with Bam Adebayo against Ball and Anthony Edwards. The game is part of the NBA's Opening Week and will be broadcast on ESPN.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat.
- •LaMelo Ball joins Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •Match scheduled for October 21 on ESPN.
- •Teammates include Bam Adebayo and Anthony Edwards.
- 12:51 PMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball to make Heat, Timberwolves debuts on Oct. 21
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