The Miami Heat always seem to be looking to make a big splash for a star when the opportunity presents itself. That is something that could be an option at some point in the future when it comes to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While it’s strange to think that Antetokounmpo could be moved via a trade, that is something that Antetokounmpo joked about recently an interview. He said that if the team doesn’t win, he could get traded.
Granted, it was all in a joking way, but there is some real possibility there. Teams that aren’t winning sometimes make major changes. Sometimes, the player gets frustrated with losing and wants out as well.
It’s not something that is “expected” to happen at this point in time, but Antetokounmpo is a player to monitor.
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Should the Bucks ever make Antetokounmpo available, the Heat are a team that is expected to have interest. They would love nothing more than to acquire a player with his ability.
Jack Simone of Hardwood Houdini recently suggested Miami as a potential trade destination for Antetokounmpo.
“Maybe Miami doesn’t have the assets to make a move, but they’ll definitely be interested. And the interest would probably be mutual. If the Heat shipped out Tyler Herro, other young players, and all of their picks, maybe the Bucks would consider biting,” Simone wrote. “A Big 3 of Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo would immediately become a title contender capable of competing with the Celtics in the East.”
Of course, Jimmy Butler is a name that has been thrown around a lot as a potential trade candidate as well.
That being said, the Miami Heat are always open for business. If a move presents itself that would help the team win and compete for a championship, they won’t shy away from pulling the trigger.
Antetokounmpo would clearly be that kind of move.
During the 2023-24 NBA season with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo ended up averaging 30.4 points per game to go along with 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He shot 61.1 percent from the floor.
It will be interesting to monitor Antetokounmpo’s status with Milwaukee. He’s not likely to become available on the trade market, but if he does, the Miami Heat will be a team to watch very closely.
