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Bucks Acquire All-Rookie Kel'el Ware from Heat in Antetokounmpo Trade

6/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kel'el Ware from the Miami Heat in the Antetokounmpo trade on June 23, 2026.
He was the 15th pick in the 2024 draft, earned All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2025, and averaged 15.9 points with 9.9 rebounds in 2023-24 after transferring to Indiana.
He posted 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season and set highs of 20 rebounds vs. the Cavaliers and 28 points vs. the Knicks.

History

Historical Context

After the Lakers sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks to New Orleans for Anthony Davis in July 2019, NBA teams have used blockbuster, significant multi-asset deals to reshape strategic rosters. In June 2026 the Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kel’el Ware from the Miami Heat as part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, echoing that precedent today.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kel'el Ware from the Miami Heat in the Antetokounmpo trade on June 23, 2026.
He was the 15th pick in the 2024 draft, earned All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2025, and averaged 15.9 points with 9.9 rebounds in 2023-24 after transferring to Indiana.
He posted 11.1 points and 9.0 rebounds last season and set highs of 20 rebounds vs. the Cavaliers and 28 points vs. the Knicks.

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