Miami, FL. – The Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired NBA Champion, two-time NBA MVP, and 10-time NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, along with NBA Champion Bobby Portis Jr., from the Milwaukee Bucks. In exchange, the Bucks will receive Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakučionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, three first-round draft picks (2026, 2031, and 2033), a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2033 second-round pick.
After a thorough evaluation, the Miami Heat secured Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP and ten-time All-Star, from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The trade involved a significant exchange of players and future draft assets.
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As part of the deal, Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are joining Miami in exchange for Wisconsin native Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis. Additionally, Milwaukee receives the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a first-round swap in 2030, first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, as well as a second-round pick in 2033.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Bobby Portis
- Tyler Herro
- Kel’el Ware
- Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- Kasparas Jakučionis
- No. 13 pick in 2026 NBA Draft (Nate Ament)
- First-round picks in 2031 and 2033
- Pick swap in 2030
- Second-round pick in 2033
The reported trade brings an end to the intense negotiations in the final stages of the process, with the Bucks evaluating offers from both Miami and Boston for Giannis Antetokounmpo. A key player for Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo led the team to the 2021 NBA Championship, was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, and is a nine-time All-NBA selection. He is returning from an injury-shortened season in which he averaged 27.6 points per game.
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