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Miami Heat Land Giannis, Send Herro, Picks to Bucks

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, sending Tyler Herro and several draft picks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension and said he would have signed it with Boston had the trade gone to the Celtics.
Celtics president Brad Stevens said the franchise will pursue a Plan B after its first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston’s trade package gave All-Star Jaylen Brown two first-round picks.

History

Historical Context

In February 2008 the Miami Heat dealt Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion, Marcus Banks and cash, freeing cap space after O'Neal had appeared in 33 games that season. That trade set a pattern of leveraging marquee players to reshape the roster, a strategy echoed in 2024 when Miami sent Tyler Herro and draft picks to Boston for Giannis Antetokounmpo, reshaping league balance.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, sending Tyler Herro and several draft picks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension and said he would have signed it with Boston had the trade gone to the Celtics.
Celtics president Brad Stevens said the franchise will pursue a Plan B after its first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boston’s trade package gave All-Star Jaylen Brown two first-round picks.

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