Published 17:05 IST, March 3rd 2020

Bam Adebayo admits he can't persuade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat in 2021

NBA 2019-20: Heat center Bam Adebayo, who shares an agent with Giannis, has revealed that he will not act as the middleman and help the Heat acquire Giannis.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will enter free ncy in 2021. Miami Heat, along with Warriors, are two teams who have expressed interest in acquiring Giannis. Heat center Bam Adebayo, who shares an nt with Giannis, has revealed that he will t act as a middleman and help Heat acquire Giannis. A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could happen if reigning MVP does t sign a supermax extension with Bucks. 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bam Adebayo refuses to help Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

In an interview, Bam Adebayo clearly stated that he cant force a man to make a decision. Bam Adebayo thinks it should be Giannis' and his family's decision. Since both players have a common nt, Bam Adebayo revealed that he is aware that people will bring up topic this summer as well as next year. Bam Adebayo even added that ir nt cares about both of m, which is what should be important. 

Bam Adebayo also spoke about talking with Bucks star during All-Star weekend. However, neir Giannis r Bam Adebayo talked about basketball. He added that conversations were only about 'life' and t ir nt or basketball. 

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Bam Adebayo is currently averaging 16.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Giannis and Bucks are leading Eastern Conference with a 52-9 win-loss record. Here are Bucks vs Heat highlights from Monday night (Tuesday morning IST). 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Golden State Warriors to trade Andrew Wiggins for Giannis Antetokounmpo, say NBA reports

According to recent NBA reports, Warriors are looking to trade Andrew Wiggins for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. In 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo will become a free nt and be eligible to sign a supermax extension this summer. As per reports, if Bucks lose at NBA 2019-20 playoffs, re will be a chance for or teams to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a recent interview, Giannis Antetokounmpo stated that he will stay with Bucks if y continue to win.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay with Bucks 'as long as y're winning'

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17:05 IST, March 3rd 2020