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Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James highlight NBA offseason trades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James highlight NBA offseason trades
Summary

In a significant NBA offseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, while LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers of his desire to leave for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Alongside these major moves, All-Stars LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant have also found new teams, with Ball moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers. The shakeup follows a series of trades and the recent NBA draft, culminating in teams reshaping their rosters and player dynamics. Free agency is set to open soon, with James exploring options across the league.

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  • •Giannis traded from Bucks to Heat on June 22.
  • •LeBron plans to leave Lakers after eight seasons.
  • •LaMelo Ball moves to Timberwolves from Hornets.
  • •Ja Morant traded from Grizzlies to Trail Blazers.
  • •Free agency opens soon with significant interest in James.
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  • 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — From Giannis Antetokounmpo to LeBron James to Jaylen Brown: A timeline of the NBA's major offseason moves
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In the span of 10 days, four Finals MVPs and a number of All-Stars changed teams.

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