Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo amid depth concerns

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo amid depth concerns
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The Miami Heat have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks, sending Tyler Herro, four other players, and multiple draft picks in return. This move follows the loss of key players, including leading scorer Norman Powell, who signed with the Chicago Bulls. Despite depth concerns, recent FIBA performances by Pelle Larsson and Nikola Jovic showed promising results, with both players among the top scorers in their qualifiers. As the NBA season approaches, the Heat will look to build on this foundation while addressing their roster changes.

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  • Heat traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
  • Norman Powell signed with the Chicago Bulls after an All-Star season.
  • Pelle Larsson averaged 25 points per game for Sweden in FIBA qualifiers.
  • Nikola Jovic averaged 27 points for Serbia in FIBA qualifiers.
  • Heat are addressing depth concerns ahead of the new season.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo SportsFIBA Performances Should Ease Concerns About the Heat’s Depth
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As the most hectic free agency period in recent memory dies down for the Miami Heat, fans of the team and the NBA have been wondering about the team’s depth. In a move that sent shockwaves through the league, the Heat recently traded four of their players and their lottery draft pick to the Milwaukee […] The post FIBA Performances Should Ease Concerns About the Heat’s Depth appeared first on The Lead.

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