Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat, bids farewell to Milwaukee
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo's tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks ends as he and Bobby Portis are traded to the Miami Heat. The trade was officially approved by the NBA on July 6, 2026. In a farewell message, Antetokounmpo expressed deep gratitude for Milwaukee, where he played for 13 seasons, became the franchise's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and assists, and led the team to an NBA title in 2021. Miami's President Pat Riley praised the acquisition, indicating it positions the Heat for a stronger title run. Antetokounmpo plans to arrive in Miami soon to begin his new chapter with the Heat.
- •Antetokounmpo joins Miami alongside Bobby Portis.
- •Milwaukee receives Tyler Herro and several prospects in return.
- •Giannis scored 21,531 points with the Bucks, the most in franchise history.
- •He won an NBA title with Milwaukee in 2021, earning Finals MVP.
- •Pat Riley labeled the trade as one of the greatest in Heat history.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video
- 7:19 PMESPN — Gone-is: Antetokounmpo posts goodbye to Bucks
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee 'my city, my team, my family'
"Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his departure to the NBA Miami Heat became official.The trade, which under NBA rules could not be made official until Monday, sent Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Nate Ament and four future draft picks.
"Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
"The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade became official on Monday, ending his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks as he heads to the Miami Heat.
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External links- ESPNJul 6, 2026, 7:19 PMGone-is: Antetokounmpo posts goodbye to Bucks
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade became official on Monday, ending his 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks as he heads to the Miami Heat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 7:37 PMAntetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video
Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his departure to the NBA Miami Heat became official.The trade, which under NBA rules could not be made official until Monday, sent Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Nate Ament and four future draft picks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 5:49 PMGiannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee 'my city, my team, my family'
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
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