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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat in blockbuster deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:14 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat in blockbuster deal

Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a significant deal early Tuesday morning. The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jamie Jaquez, Kel'El Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap, and a second-rounder. The Pacers are expected to benefit from this trade as it removes Antetokounmpo from their division, and they are positioned to compete with a Miami team that may need further rebuilding. The Heat will focus on developing around Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo as they aim to contend for a championship.

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•Antetokounmpo traded along with Bobby Portis to Miami.
•Milwaukee received significant assets in return, including three first-round picks.
•The Bucks shift to a full rebuild while Miami aims to contend.
•The Pacers benefit as Antetokounmpo moves out of their division.

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11:14 AMYahoo Sports — What the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Heat means for the Pacers

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally been traded and it worked out as well as it could have for the Pacers; IndyStar Insider Dustin Dopirak explains why
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