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Heat consider options between Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Heat consider options between Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Summary

There is ongoing discussion regarding whether the Miami Heat would prefer Jaylen Brown or Giannis Antetokounmpo if given the choice. Speculation surrounds the availability of Brown and whether the Milwaukee Bucks would trade Antetokounmpo. Giannis is viewed as a superior player, but Brown may fit better within the Heat's current roster alongside Bam Adebayo. This debate is fueled by the Heat's recent performance, finishing 10th in the standings consecutively. Resolution on the situation is expected around the June 23 NBA draft.

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Key Details

•Speculation centers on player availability and potential trades.
•Ira Winderman discusses the pros and cons of both players for the Heat.
•The Heat are coming off consecutive 10th-place finishes in the standings.
•Expectations for clarity on trades before the NBA draft on June 23.
•Giannis is perceived as the better player, but Brown may offer better chemistry.

Latest Updates

10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: If Heat had the choice, would/should it be Jaylen or Giannis?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, since you are part of the noise, one more question for you: Would you rather have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown? – Herman. A: First, no one is sure that even would be a choice, with nothing definitive about Jaylen Brown being available, or, for that matter, nothing definitive about the Bucks trading Giannis Antetokounmpo (which is why this is all such a waiting game). But if ...
— Yahoo Sports

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