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Heat Get Giannis, Target LeBron in Three-Team Deal

6/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A three-team proposal would send Andrew Wiggins to Lakers, send LeBron James, Bronny James and rookie Bez Mbeng to Heat, and give Miami a $10.2 million trade exception.
The Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Bucks, while LeBron James remains a free agent with no contract.
If Miami signs James, he would use the mid-level exception and take a salary below his $31 million deal to fit under the Heat’s cap.

History

Historical Context

On July 8, 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s The Decision that he would join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, signing a six-year, $110 million deal that completed the Heat’s “Big Three.” The move gave the Heat nearly $46 million of cap space and propelled them to four straight NBA Finals, a shift echoed in today’s three-team trade proposal.

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Story summary

A three-team proposal would send Andrew Wiggins to Lakers, send LeBron James, Bronny James and rookie Bez Mbeng to Heat, and give Miami a $10.2 million trade exception.
The Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Bucks, while LeBron James remains a free agent with no contract.
If Miami signs James, he would use the mid-level exception and take a salary below his $31 million deal to fit under the Heat’s cap.

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