NFL analyst criticizes Haslam's role in Antetokounmpo trade

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

NFL analyst criticizes Haslam's role in Antetokounmpo trade
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NFL analyst Mike Florio expressed concerns about Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's involvement in the trade of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. Haslam, a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, reportedly influenced the trade decision, raising questions about his qualifications to impact basketball roster moves. Florio stated that while Haslam owns a minority stake in the Bucks, his participation in significant trades, including that of Antetokounmpo, affects the operations of the franchise. The deal represents a major shift in the NBA offseason, with further implications for both the Bucks and the Browns as teams navigate ownership influence on player transactions.

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  • Mike Florio criticized Haslam's qualifications for NBA decisions.
  • Haslam influenced the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
  • Florio questions the role of owners in team roster construction.
  • Haslam owns a 25% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • The trade marks a significant move in the NBA offseason.
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  • 12:53 AMYahoo Sports’He’s Got No Education’ — NFL Analyst Takes Issue With Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam’s Role In Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Trade
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Owners of pro sports teams meddling in roster construction is nothing new. Whether for the better or worse of his franchises, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has tampered plenty, and his latest doings cross over to the NBA.

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