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Heat seek depth after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Heat seek depth after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Summary

Following the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat have concerns about team depth. Analysts suggest that while key players were given up in the trade, the Heat can still form a competitive lineup featuring Giannis, Bam Adebayo, and others. The focus now shifts to managing the salary cap and potentially offloading contracts, such as Nikola Jovic's, to strengthen the roster with veterans. Despite losses, the Heat are viewed as a significantly improved team with the right adjustments.

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•Heat trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo raises depth concerns
•Potential starting lineup includes Giannis and Bam Adebayo
•Salary cap management is key for future roster moves
•Nikola Jovic's contract could be pivotal for cap space
•Heat viewed as better team post-trade if roster adjustments made

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Is addressing depth the next step for Heat after Giannis deal?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, we’re left with half a team. Now what? – Eddie. A: I received plenty of this through the course of the negotiations for Giannis Antetokounmpo and even more in the wake of the trade with the Bucks. Yes, as noted, the Heat gave up a boatload. But, still, it’s not like we’re talking about a sinking ship. If things can be made to work under the cap, tax, aprons, the Heat could field a ...
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