The NBA landscape shifted dramatically Monday night as the Miami Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo in one of the biggest trades in league history. Jason Smith talked about the move live Tuesday (6/23) on 92.9 FM ESPN. AUDIO:
After months of speculation, the two-time MVP is headed to South Beach, giving Miami the superstar it has been chasing for years. Reports indicate the Heat acquired Giannis and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, multiple first-round picks, and additional draft compensation.
The Heat are sending to Milwaukee unprotected first-rounders in 2031 and 2033 along with No. 13, a pick swap in 2030 and a 2033 second-rounder, according to sources.
The trade does not include any additional teams -- it is a one-to-one move, sources said -- but both the Heat… https://t.co/qsxVhBh9gp
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For Miami, the move instantly creates one of the NBA's most formidable duos alongside Bam Adebayo and vaults the Heat into the championship conversation in the Eastern Conference.
For Milwaukee, it marks the end of an era. Giannis leaves as the greatest player in franchise history, delivering an NBA championship and multiple MVP awards during his legendary run with the Bucks.
Full coverage of tonight's Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft live on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Miami gets Herro, Ware, Jaquez Jr., Jakucionis, & 3 1st-round picks
Miami gets Herro, Ware, Jaquez Jr., Jakucionis, & 3 1st-round picks
