Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal, announced Tuesday, also sends forward Bobby Portis to Miami.

In return, the Bucks receive guard Tyler Herro, center Kel'el Ware, forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Lithuanian prospect Kasparas Jakucionis. Antetokounmpo, drafted by the Bucks in 2013, led them to an NBA championship in 2021.

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Heat president Pat Riley hailed the acquisition, calling it "one of the great trades" in the franchise's storied history, which includes three NBA titles. Antetokounmpo, 31, had previously expressed frustration with the Bucks' management after being denied clearance to play due to a knee injury last season. His future with Milwaukee had been uncertain, with the Boston Celtics also reportedly interested.

In a separate move, the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed they acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. The 76ers sent veteran forward Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks to Boston in exchange for Brown. Philadelphia also signed free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.

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