Miami Heat explore free agents to support Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Miami Heat are focused on building a competitive roster around newly acquired star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo will join Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup. The team is seeking shooters as NBA Free Agency approaches, with potential targets including Anfernee Simons, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bradley Beal, Luke Kennard, and Khris Middleton. Each player's fit and availability will depend on the Heat's mid-level exception and their willingness to join Miami.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Heat alongside Bam Adebayo.
- •Miami needs additional shooting as free agency nears.
- •Potential free agent targets include Simons, Hardaway Jr., and Beal.
- •Antetokounmpo's success may hinge on surrounding talent.
- •Team can use mid-level exception to sign key players.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Free Agents the Miami Heat Should Sign to Surround Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Miami Heat have landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it’s time to surround him with a roster capable of winning a […]
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