The blockbuster of the summer in the NBA is now a reality! The Miami Heat have officially announced the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, completing a trade that shakes the league to its core and shifts the balance of power for the upcoming season.
Speculation about the Greek superstar’s departure from the Milwaukee Bucks had been heating up in recent weeks, until June 23 when Shams Charania revealed the major agreement: Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are moving to Miami, with the Bucks receiving Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap, and one second-round pick in return.
LET’S FREAKIN’ GO!
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 6, 2026
Welcome to Miami, @Giannis_An34! pic.twitter.com/km0CdVJZYL
Now, everything is official. The Heat have welcomed the “Greek Freak,” who opens a huge new chapter in his career, wearing a different jersey in the NBA for the first time. The announcement came just minutes after Giannis’s emotional farewell to the Milwaukee Bucks.
