Giannis Trade Saga Finally Ends: Miami Heat Land ‘The Greek Freak’

Published 23 June 2026 · india

Giannis Trade Saga Finally Ends: Miami Heat Land ‘The Greek Freak’ Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 10:16 IST The Giannis saga is over

Giannis Trade Saga Finally Ends: Miami Heat Land ‘The Greek Freak’ Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 10:16 IST The Giannis saga is over. Miami Heat have landed the Greek Freak in a blockbuster deal, while Milwaukee begins a new era with Tyler Herro, young talent and major draft capital. Rapid Read Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (AFP) The biggest domino of the NBA offseason has finally fallen. After months of speculation, rumours and competing offers, Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade that brings an end to one of the most successful eras in Milwaukee Bucks history. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Miami have acquired Giannis along with veteran forward Bobby Portis in a two-team deal that will officially be processed on July 6. Full Trade Details Miami Heat receive Giannis Antetokounmpo Bobby Portis Milwaukee Bucks receive Tyler Herro Kel’el Ware Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Kasparas Jakucionis No. 13 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 2030 first-round pick swap 2033 second-round pick No additional teams are currently involved in the deal, although the trade cannot become official until July 6, leaving room for further modifications if both franchises choose to expand it. End Of An Era In Milwaukee For Milwaukee, the move marks the departure of the greatest player in franchise history. Antetokounmpo leaves as the Bucks’ all-time leader in points (21,531), rebounds (8,882), assists (4,484), blocks (1,088), triple-doubles (56) and games played (895). The two-time MVP transformed the franchise from a perennial struggler into an NBA champion and global powerhouse, delivering Milwaukee’s long-awaited title in 2021 and establishing himself as one of the defining players of his generation. The Bucks understood the magnitude of moving a player of Giannis’ stature, which is why the asking price was always expected to be enormous.

Heat Win The Sweepstakes Miami finally land the superstar they have been chasing. The Heat viewed Giannis as the perfect cornerstone to lead their next championship push and were willing to sacrifice significant young talent and future draft assets to secure the deal. The franchise now adds one of the league’s most dominant two-way players to its roster and instantly becomes one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA. Celtics Miss Out The race for Antetokounmpo reportedly came down to Miami and Boston. According to Shams, the Celtics offered a package centered around Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks. However, Milwaukee ultimately preferred Miami’s combination of draft capital, promising young players and roster flexibility. Now the Giannis sweepstakes are over. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Siddarth Sriram After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas.