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Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.And the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
Key takeaway Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The blockbuster trade that brings Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat has significant implications for San Antonio sports fans, who will now see a revamped Heat team visit the AT&T Center multiple times a season. As the Heat bolster their roster with a two-time NBA MVP, the San Antonio Spurs will face increased competition in the Eastern Conference, even if indirectly, as the two teams do not share a division. The Spurs, who have been rebuilding their roster in recent years, will now have to contend with a more formidable opponent when they meet the Heat in interconference play. This trade also raises questions about the Spurs' own strategy for acquiring top talent and competing with powerhouses like the Heat in the NBA. San Antonio fans will be watching closely to see how the Spurs respond to this move and whether they can keep pace with the increasingly competitive NBA landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.And the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
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