Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, consider LeBron James return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Miami Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks in a trade that ended with Miami sending multiple players and picks, including Tyler Herro. The Heat now have a core featuring Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. In light of this significant move, discussions about a potential return of LeBron James have emerged, though it remains unlikely at this stage. Miami is also focused on retaining Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell while exploring additional roster enhancements.
- •Miami trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee Bucks.
- •Miami gives up Tyler Herro and multiple future first-round picks.
- •The Heat now feature a core of Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
- •Discussions about LeBron James returning to Miami are ongoing but unlikely.
- •Miami aims to strengthen the roster while retaining Wiggins and Powell.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James reunion in Miami isn’t completely off the table after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
"The Miami Heat have finally landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, but one intriguing possibility still lingers after the blockbuster trade that transformed the franchise. Miami completed a stunning deal to acquire Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks, ending years of speculation about whether the Heat could find another superstar to pair with Bam Adebayo.
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