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Heat Trade for Giannis, Portis in Biggest Deal

7/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat completed a trade on July 6, 2026, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, the franchise’s largest acquisition.
The Milwaukee Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and No. 13 2026 pick.
Pat Riley said the deal is one of Heat’s greatest trades and ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s top five players.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a video on X, saying Milwaukee will be his city, team and family.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 the Miami Heat, led by Pat Riley, used roughly $46 million of cap space to sign LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, creating a “Big Three” that reshaped NBA power balances. The 2026 trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami echoes that earlier free-agency coup, showing how marquee acquisitions continue to redefine franchise competitiveness.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat completed a trade on July 6, 2026, acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, the franchise’s largest acquisition.
The Milwaukee Bucks received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and No. 13 2026 pick.
Pat Riley said the deal is one of Heat’s greatest trades and ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s top five players.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a video on X, saying Milwaukee will be his city, team and family.

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