Heat target Trae Young if they cannot land Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Miami Heat are considering Wizards point guard Trae Young as a backup option in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should other teams outbid the Heat for Antetokounmpo, Young has emerged as a prominent candidate to fill the gap. Along with Trae Young, the Heat are also eyeing LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and Memphis’ Ja Morant as alternative targets. This strategy highlights the Heat's need to enhance their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Miami Heat are targeting Trae Young as a backup option.
- •Heat's pursuit includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, and Ja Morant.
- •Interest in Young depends on competition from Boston and Portland.
- •This development surfaces on June 16, 2026.
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Heat eyeing Trae Young as fallback if Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit falls short?
"Heat eyeing Trae Young as fallback if Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit falls short?
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