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The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market has started to shift this week, with several reports identifying the Miami Heat as one of the top suitors for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar.
After Miami put forward a trade offer for the Greek Freak at the deadline that reportedly drew interest from Milwaukee, the expectation is that the Heat will re-enter conversations with the Bucks this offseason as they continue their pursuit of the two-time MVP.
Miami has a mix of promising young talent and valuable draft assets that could be used to build a competitive offer for Antetokounmpo. If a deal were to come together, the Heat would likely look to keep veterans Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell in place, forming a core strong enough to push for contention in the Eastern Conference, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
“If the Heat acquires Antetokounmpo, Miami might be able to re-sign impending free agent Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins (who has a $30 million player option) and use the full $15.5 million mid-level exception if both players take slight pay cuts in the first year of potential multi-year deals and if the Heat is willing to spend above the $201 million tax line but below the $209 million first apron,” Jackson wrote in his article.
Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the bench prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Jackson added that the Heat would have to shed roughly $47 million in salary to be able to take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s substantial cap hit in any potential trade scenario.
“If the Heat gets Antetokounmpo, Miami must send out at least $46.5 million in salary to take on Antetokounmpo’s $58.4 million.”
The exact package Miami put on the table for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February trade deadline has not been publicly confirmed, but the expectation is that the Heat will revisit a similar framework this summer, potentially centering offers around players such as Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro.
Jan 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for a shot against Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
“Numerous hypothetical packages of players would satisfy cap rules — including Ware, Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith or Ware, Herro, Jaquez and Nikola Jovic.”
A full offseason still lies ahead for the Heat to continue reshaping their roster. If Miami pulls off a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the franchise would likely stay aggressive in making additional moves to balance and strengthen the roster around one of the NBA’s top stars.
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After Miami put forward a trade offer for the Greek Freak at the deadline that reportedly drew interest from Milwaukee, the expectation is that the Heat will re-enter conversations with the Bucks this offseason as they continue their pursuit of the two-time MVP.
Miami has a mix of promising young talent and valuable draft assets that could be used to build a competitive offer for Antetokounmpo. If a deal were to come together, the Heat would likely look to keep veterans Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell in place, forming a core strong enough to push for contention in the Eastern Conference, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
“If the Heat acquires Antetokounmpo, Miami might be able to re-sign impending free agent Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins (who has a $30 million player option) and use the full $15.5 million mid-level exception if both players take slight pay cuts in the first year of potential multi-year deals and if the Heat is willing to spend above the $201 million tax line but below the $209 million first apron,” Jackson wrote in his article.
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Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the bench prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Jackson added that the Heat would have to shed roughly $47 million in salary to be able to take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s substantial cap hit in any potential trade scenario.
“If the Heat gets Antetokounmpo, Miami must send out at least $46.5 million in salary to take on Antetokounmpo’s $58.4 million.”
The exact package Miami put on the table for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February trade deadline has not been publicly confirmed, but the expectation is that the Heat will revisit a similar framework this summer, potentially centering offers around players such as Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro.
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Jan 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for a shot against Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
“Numerous hypothetical packages of players would satisfy cap rules — including Ware, Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson and Dru Smith or Ware, Herro, Jaquez and Nikola Jovic.”
A full offseason still lies ahead for the Heat to continue reshaping their roster. If Miami pulls off a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the franchise would likely stay aggressive in making additional moves to balance and strengthen the roster around one of the NBA’s top stars.
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