Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Milwaukee Bucks for Miami Heat

On July 6, 2026, the Miami Heat officially announced the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks, concluding a trade deal that had been in progress since June 22. Antetokounmpo departs after 13 seasons, during which he led the team to an NBA championship in 2021 and an NBA Cup win in 2024. In return, the Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Kel'el Ware, and Nate Ament, alongside multiple first-round draft picks for 2031 and 2033, and a 2033 second-round pick. Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA regular season MVP and former Defensive Player of the Year, issued a farewell message emphasizing his deep personal connection to the city of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee organization released a tribute acknowledging his legacy as the greatest player in the history of the franchise. This transaction significantly alters the rosters for both Eastern Conference teams.