Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal

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The Milwaukee Bucks sent superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, completing a high‑profile offseason trade that will take effect in July. The move ended Boston Celtics’ hopes of acquiring Antetokounmpo; Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens declined to discuss the missed opportunity.

Other notable transactions reshaped the league. The Charlotte Hornets traded guard LaMelo Ball and forward Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for forward Naz Reid, multiple future first‑round picks and several second‑round selections. The Timberwolves, already low on draft assets, added Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards, while the Hornets gained flexibility and a record $40.7 million trade exception. Additionally, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired forward Isaiah Stewart from the Detroit Pistons for three second‑round picks, bolstering their interior defense.

These moves signal a busy NBA offseason, with teams repositioning rosters and salary caps ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

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