Miami Heat consider options amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Miami Heat are reportedly preparing for potential moves regarding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Heat and Boston Celtics as the leading candidates for a trade, Miami is already identifying additional players to pursue if they acquire Antetokounmpo. NBA insider Brian Windhorst confirmed that this planning is actively underway. The trade, projected to occur before Tuesday night, may require Miami to make significant roster adjustments, compared to Boston's ability to offer assets like Jaylen Brown.
- •Heat and Celtics are final contenders for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Trade anticipated to occur before Tuesday night.
- •Miami is identifying players to target in potential trade.
- •Acquiring Antetokounmpo would require Miami to adjust their roster.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Heat Already Preparing For Next Moves After Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
"The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics seem to be the two teams still in the race for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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