NBA trade rumours: Giannis Antetokounmpo might move to Miami Heat if Bucks lose playoffs

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to become a free nt at end of season. With Giannis' free ncy fast approaching, multiple reports have spoken about a possible Giannis trade. While previous reports linked Giannis Antetokounmpo with Golden State Warriors and Toronto Warriors, latest rumours about a Giannis to Miami Heat trade are heating up.

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NBA trade rumours: Will re be a Giannis to Miami Heat trade?

On Tuesday, Athletic's Sam Amick reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo could follow in LeBron James' footsteps and sign up with Miami Heat. As per Amick, Giannis could to traded to Heat if Bucks lose to m during playoffs. He added that according to a front office executive of a team, that is a huge possibility as Giannis apparently doesn't want to play for a "regular-season-only kind of team" anymore. If Bucks exit playoffs early, Giannis could be demanding a trade. 

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While Raptors and Warriors have been teams linked with Giannis, Heat was reportedly been wanting to acquire 'Greek Freak' for years. According to a Heavy.com report in February, Heat have been trying to convince Giannis to join ir teams for some time w. A general manr reportedly added that team wants to make a "good pitch" for Giannis, and are planning accordingly. "y want to be able to make that good pitch, with Jimmy Butler and Spo (coach Erik Spoelstra) and Pat Riley, that's important to m. And it starts with Giannis."

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Giannis trade: Can Heat afford a Giannis to Miami Heat trade?

Over years, Heat has kept eugh cap open to sign reigning NBA MVP to a max deal. Currently, Jimmy Butler and KZ Okpala are on guaranteed contracts post 2020-21 season, which gives Heat many options. Heat have are currently leading 1-0 after Bucks fell 104-115 on Tuesday. Butler led his team to victory with 40-points, while Giannis scored a near-triple double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.  

Earlier this year, Giannis had spoken about staying in Milwaukee till y kept winning. interview had sparked more rumours, including Warriors eyeing Giannis, wanting to trade him for Andrew Wiggins. Raptors too, are rumoured to be freeing cap so y can afford Giannis Antetokounmpo. Apart from above-mentioned teams, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers have also been linked with Giannis. 

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