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Bucks Set June 23 Deadline to Trade Giannis Before Draft

6/12/2026

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Giannis Trade Deadline

The Bucks, Jimmy Haslam says, set a June 23, 2026 deadline to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the draft.
The Miami Heat propose Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., 2026 No. 13 pick and 2029 and 2031 first-rounders.
Boston could match Miami with forward Jaylen Brown.
Giannis remains under contract through 2026-27, $58.4 million cap hit and $62.8 million option for 2027-28, with sources expecting a deal days before the June 23, 2026 draft.

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Giannis Extension Unclear

Giannis Antetokounmpo played 36 games after a hyperextension and knee bruise.
He is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension this summer, though his willingness to sign is unclear.
Jaylen Brown posted an X message—“The neighbor’s rice always smells better”—which fans read as a trade hint.
Celtics president Brad Stevens has not confirmed Brown trade.
Reporter Brian Windhorst says he has heard no discussions, while Knicks and Spurs monitor the Celtics’ moves.

History

Historical Context

On July 8 2010 LeBron James used ESPN’s live special “The Decision” to announce his move from Cleveland to the Miami Heat, joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The trio created the NBA’s first player-driven superteam, prompting a wave of similar roster builds and coinciding with the 2010-11 salary-cap rise to $58.0 million.

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Giannis Trade Deadline

The Bucks, Jimmy Haslam says, set a June 23, 2026 deadline to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the draft.
The Miami Heat propose Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., 2026 No. 13 pick and 2029 and 2031 first-rounders.
Boston could match Miami with forward Jaylen Brown.
Giannis remains under contract through 2026-27, $58.4 million cap hit and $62.8 million option for 2027-28, with sources expecting a deal days before the June 23, 2026 draft.

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