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[Charania] BLOCKBUSTER: 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, sources tell ESPN.
[Highlight] Jaime Jacquez Jr. live reaction to being traded to the Bucks
MacMahon and Windhorst say Anthony Edwards has been “frustrated” ever since the KAT trade in 2024: “The NBA vultures are swirling around Ant in anticipation of him potentially becoming the next superstar who’s available in the trade market.”
Hi everyone, Yao Ming here. I appreciate all the love but what I’d like more is for everyone to get an early night’s sleep so they’re fresh for the draft tomorrow.
[Krawczynski] Edwards wants to win right now, and the Wolves are banking on addition by subtraction, believing that removing Randle’s ISO-heavy offensive game and redistributing his 15.3 shots per game to McDaniels and Reid will open things up for Minnesota in a different way.
[Charania] Just in: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28.
[Windhorst] The Miami Heat are expected to lose Norman Powell in free agency unless he takes a huge discount
[Charania] Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player option in the fifth season, sources tell ESPN. Timberwolves made it a major priority to lock in Dosunmu after his tremendous postseason.
[Charania] The Celtics aggressively pursued Giannis, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
Giannis has 1 playoff series win over the last 5 years. This trade will be a disaster for Miami.
[O’Connor] Sources say Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem was a driving force in taking the Heat deal for Giannis over Boston’s offer. Haslem didn’t want to risk Jaylen Brown wanting out of Milwaukee in a year after dealing with Giannis and Myles Garrett trade demands. Haslem wanted certainty, and (cont.)
[Krawcyznski] Naz Reid is going to be the starting power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time in his career. This move is a big statement of belief in Reid and Jaden McDaniels to take the next steps in their development.
[Charania] Antetokounmpo pushed for a trade, with his reps making it clear that the New York Knicks were his preferred destination. The Bucks and Knicks briefly engaged in discussions last summer, but New York never believed Milwaukee seriously considered trading its superstar.
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[Charania]My understanding, the Celtics were unwilling to include young players like Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman. I had a few people tell me last night ‘you gotta get a deal done if you’re the Celtics when you put a player like Jaylen Brown on the table.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Milwaukee as the Bucks’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks
[Radcliffe] Kuzma took exception to another post quoting NBA media personality… Bill Simmons as saying Kuzma would be included in any trade for Antetokounmpo : “Since when is a 6’9 wing who plays any role you ask, guards 1–5, shot almost 50% from the field and cares about defense a ‘throw‑in’?”
The Timberwolves have turned Karl-Anthony Towns, their 2024 first round pick, 2026 first round pick, and 2031 first round pick into Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmo, and Joan Beringer.
[Charania] The Heat are sending unprotected first-rounders in 2031 and 2033 along with No. 13, a pick swap in 2030 and a 2033 second-rounder, according to sources. Both the Heat and Bucks will execute the deal on July 6, which leaves the framework open to see if there are opportunities to expand.
[Charania] BREAKING: Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately \(212 million deal to stay with the Washington Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources tell ESPN. The four-time NBA All-Star declined his \)49M player option for a long-term commitment ahead of free agency.
The real winners in the Giannis trade: NBA fans
Jaden McDaniels reacts to the Randle trade: “That’s Crazy”
[Krawczynski] In moving Randle and 28 to Brooklyn, the Wolves also have all the spending power they need to bring back Ayo Dosunmu and open up access to the full mid-level exception.
[Spears] The Pelicans are trying to trade Trey Murphy with the Warriors being linked. It depends on who’s available at 11 when that pick comes up. If there are certain players that Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver have on their list that they like, the Warriors could pull the trigger.
[Windhorst] “Okay, so if you say to me Giannis has now been traded, who would be the next NBA star that you would watch? The answer would be Anthony Edwards. They are not adding to the team. Ant has watched KAT get traded and win a championship. Last summer, they let NAW go and he goes and wins MIP”
[Charania] Restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara intends to sign a multiyear, $10-plus million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Diawara – the No. 51 pick in last year’s NBA draft – was part of the champion Knicks after spending the season on a standard contract.
Windhorst on the Trae Young’s new 4 year, $212 million contract: “I think this is instantaneously one of the worst contracts in the league. I don’t think they could trade this contract unless they attach the number one pick to it… It is one of the great agenting moves I’ve seen the last decade.”
Miami’s presumed new-look roster going into free agency
[Amick] Antetokounmpo’s respect for the Heat program was never in question. What league sources say did cause some doubt in his mind, however, was whether Miami’s roster might be too decimated by the deal to compete for a title.
Is the MPJ + Randle combo the most devious iso ball duo the league has ever seen?
Giannis latest IG post: GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout. 🙏🏽💯
[Charania] The Celtics aggressively pursued Giannis, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Bucks seriously negotiated with two finalists in recent weeks: Miami and Boston, both being preferred by Giannis.
[Iko] The Houston Rockets are willing to listen to trade offers for all of their players and stars aside from Amen Thompson.
[Fischer] The Bulls are trading Mo Gueye to Minnesota, sources say, to complete the three-team deal that sends Julius Randle and No. 28 in tomorrow’s NBA Draft to Brooklyn for No. 33, and reroutes Nic Claxton into Chicago’s cap space in the new league year.
[Noh] My salary model has Trae Young at \(115.1 million in value over the next four years, assuming an average of 70 games played / 34 mpg. That makes his \)212 million contract underwater by $97 million. (link to model in post)
Kobe Bryant a couple days before he tore his Achilles. Hits 4 of the most unbelievable shots you’ll ever see to win the game against Toronto.
Giannis tearing up as he thanks the Milwaukee front office for believing in him in his 2019 MVP speech
[Charania] BREAKING: University of Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell me, @AdamSchefter , @PeteThamel . Major college-to-pro jump for the 2026 NCAA championship coach and swing for the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri.
[Krawcynski] The Wolves have not been in the Ja Morant mix. Decision was made to look elsewhere for backcourt help
[Stein] Detroit has legitimate interest in acquiring Herro and league sources say those talks are taking place. The Bucks will both listen to offers for Herro and consider keeping him on the roster. Sources say that the Pistons also have Norman Powell on their list of potential offseason targets.
Miami now has only 5 players who started at all for the team last season: Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell, and Myron Gardner
Giannis gonna take Ray Allen’s Jersey number again
[Haynes] Sources: The 3 teams Giannis was open to signing an extension with: Miami, Boston and Minnesota. The Heat land a foundational piece and now have the attention of top players searching for a new home.
Kobe Bryant relentlessly attacks Tim Duncan as he puts up 39 points to clinch the Western Conference Finals (2008)
[Bill Simmons Pod] Zach Lowe answering a mailbag question about the existence of the Brooklyn Nets: “I do think that the Knicks winning and the outpouring of emotion from the entirety of New York City is a meaningful, material change to what the Brooklyn Nets mean to the NBA.”
[Jackson] The Heat could try to lure impending free agent LeBron James with its full midlevel exception, but a James return is considered a long shot — though nothing can be ruled out.
[Highlight] Giannis’ first, second and third career three pointer occurred in Miami.
[Windhorst] The Boston Celtics have firmly put Jaylen Brown on the table and are going all-in on acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.