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Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has moved from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat in a player trade. The deal also involves Bobby Portis going to Miami, while Miami sends Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis to the Bucks.

Key Facts

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 and played his entire career there until this trade.
  • He helped the Bucks win the NBA championship in 2021.
  • Antetokounmpo had criticized the Bucks' management last season over his left knee injury and game clearance.
  • The Miami Heat acquired Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in the trade.
  • The Bucks received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis in return.
  • Heat president Pat Riley called this trade one of the best in the franchise's history.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers also made a major trade by acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
  • The 76ers gave up Paul George plus two first-round and two second-round draft picks for Brown.
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