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Bucks Must Decide Giannis Future Before Draft, Heat Propose Trade

6/20/2026

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Giannis Future Decision

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said they must decide Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future before the NBA Draft on June 23, 2026.
Miami Heat propose Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic and the No. 13 2026 pick.
Boston Celtics say a one-for-one swap of Jaylen Brown for Antetokounmpo would not meet Milwaukee’s asset demands.
Antetokounmpo can sign a $275 million, four-year extension with Milwaukee on Oct. 1, 2026, or six months after any trade.

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Giannis Trade Blocked

Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would exceed the Celtics' $209 million hard-cap.
Boston must shed at least $43 million in salary, likely moving White and Hauser.
The roster would rely on contracts, raising depth worries at center and guard.
If the Giannis trade fails, Boston has named Trey Murphy III as a backup.
A three-team deal would give the Bucks a core—Okongwu, Kuminga, Risacher—and picks as they seek a scorer.

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Giannis Future Decision

Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said they must decide Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future before the NBA Draft on June 23, 2026.
Miami Heat propose Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic and the No. 13 2026 pick.
Boston Celtics say a one-for-one swap of Jaylen Brown for Antetokounmpo would not meet Milwaukee’s asset demands.
Antetokounmpo can sign a $275 million, four-year extension with Milwaukee on Oct. 1, 2026, or six months after any trade.

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