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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show The trade has finally happened! The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, reported first by Shams Charania. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 0:00 Welcome0:12 Giannis …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat are a fascinating fit. Could this be the start of something special?

The longer Giannis Antetokounmpo stretched the disjointed, awkward relationship between himself and the Bucks’ brass — a segmented front office in its own right — the more strained it became. The more the 31-year-old future Hall of Famer waited patiently and publicly for Milwaukee to course correct its blatant lack of organizational alignment — albeit through a series of veiled …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade grades: Miami doesn’t flinch at cost of acquiring a top-5 player

It finally happened. After years of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks have found resolution by reportedly trading former two-time MVP and 2021 NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. In return the Bucks received a package of young players and draft picks, specifically: Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round selections (the 13th selection in Tuesday’s …

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Fantasy Fallout: Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly traded to Miami

Well, to the delight of many basketball fans, the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga has finally reached its conclusion. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is headed to Miami, along with Bobby Portis. In exchange, the Bucks receive four players and multiple draft picks as the franchise embarks on a rebuild. Below is a look at how …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to the Miami Heat: Breaking down the deal and what it means for fantasy basketball

It’s done. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a member of the Miami Heat. The Bucks and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends the two-time MVP and Bobby Portis to South Beach in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel’El Ware, Jaime Jacquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 overall) and a second-round pick (along with a pick swap). The …

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Nets acquiring Julius Randle from Timberwolves, sending Nic Claxton to Bulls in three-team trade: report

The Nets are acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that will see Brooklyn send Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls. The deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, will see Brooklyn send a second-round pick (No. 33 overall) in Tuesday’s NBA Draft to Minnesota, in exchange for Randle and a first-round selection (No. 28 …

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Timberwolves ship Julius Randle, first-round pick to Nets ahead of draft

An NBA trade broke late Monday night … but not that one. As much of the league is awaiting resolution with Giannis Antetokounmpo, a three-team trade has reportedly come through that sends forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets. Advertisement According to ESPN, Randle and Minnesota’s No. 28 selection in the first round of the 2026 …

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Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets in cap dump in 3-team deal that sends Nic Claxton to Bulls: report

The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Per the report, the Timberwolves are actually moving down in the draft to facilitate the trade and get Randle off their payroll. Here are the full details of the trade, per Charania: Advertisement …

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Watch: Tyrese Haliburton gives Indiana Fever an assist with stuck ball

Editor’s note: USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates for the Fever vs. Mercury here. It might be the NBA offseason, but Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is still dishing assists. Haliburton was sitting courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, June 22 when he sprang into action. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement After …

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3 takeaways from Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks

Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the Wolverines and heading to the NBA, becoming the Dallas Mavericks next head coach. Here are the key takeaways from May’s departure. Current college basketball climate swayed May’s decision Matt Norlander of CBS Sports had some enlightening insight into a conversation he had with May back in April. Dealing with agents of transfer …

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TCU names NBA guard Desmond Bane as chief basketball officer

A former TCU men’s basketball star is getting involved with his alma mater in a special advisory role. Desmond Bane, a six-year NBA veteran and former first-round draft selection in 2020, has been named TCU’s chief basketball officer. In this role, Bane will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jamie Dixon and volunteer his time to the men’s …

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Reading the final Draft tea leaves, it’s looking like Mikel Brown Jr.

The next-to-last mocks are rolling out and the top 20 prospects have spoken at the annual Green Room press conference in Manhattan and there appears to be two headlines as fans await the NBA Draft at Barclays Center Tuesday night, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. The first is easy: Mikel Brown Jr. the 20-year-old, 6’5″ lead guard from Louisville appears …

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Knicks expected to re-sign Mohamed Diawara to multiyear deal

The Knicks and restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara are working on a multiyear, eight-figure deal to bring the rookie back to New York, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms. The deal is not official, but all signs are pointing to it getting done, Begley notes. Advertisement Diawara, who the Knicks selected with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 …

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Did Giannis Antetokounmpo social media post offer hint about his future?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has fueled speculation he might finally be leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. All it took was a short social media post. “GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout” he wrote on his X account Monday, June 22, followed by a prayer hands and 100 percent emojis. Advertisement An accompanying black-and-white photo …

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2026 NBA Draft preview, prospect interviews & the latest on Giannis

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On the eve of the NBA Draft, Kevin O’Connor interviews prospects Darryn Peterson, Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Brayden Burries, Christian Anderson, Allen Graves and Dailyn Swain. Advertisement KOC also shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Trae Young’s new contract with the Wizards. (0:50) Giannis trade updates (4:57) Trae Young signs contract …

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Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey – NBA Draft

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Purdue fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA Draft is coming up fast with Round 1 on Tuesday beginning at 8:00 PM and Round 2 coming up …

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Cavs exercise team option, bringing back Craig Porter Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they are exercising their team option for Craig Porter Jr., bringing the undrafted guard back for his fourth season. Porter signed his first standard contract in February, 2024. Porter is fresh off the best season of his career, appearing in 64 games and playing a career-high 17 minutes per game. He helped Cleveland navigate a bumpy …

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