Miami Heat seek Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Oladipo for 2020-21 season: Reports

NBA 2019-20 season is set to return next month with 22 teams playing remaining season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Ranked fourth in Eastern Conference, Miami Heat is among 22 teams that will be travelling to Orlando. However, recent reports state that Heat are already preparing for  2020-21 season. 

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NBA trade rumours: Miami Heat are targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Oladipo?

As restart date of 2019-20 season is approaching, NBA teams will begin practices and training camps in Orlando. However, NBA reports suggest that Miami Heat are focusing on acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo. While on Complex’s Load Manment podcast, Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania revealed that Heat wish to 'make it kwn' that y will be targeting reigning NBA MVP along with Oladipo, who is currently benched. 

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Rumours around Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded have been around this season as Bucks star will soon be entering free ncy. Giannis can enter free ncy or can re-sign with Bucks. Giannis was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game this season and is in contention for ar MVP award while leading his team to a league-best 53-12 win-loss record. Warriors, along with Miami Heat, have been reported to be among teams interested in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

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Oladipo, on or hand, is reported to be a risky choice as he was sidelined due to his knee injury and is set to return in January. two-time All-Star scored 23.1 points and league-leading 2.4 steals during 2017-18 season. Oladipo was having a successful 2018-19 campaign, but his knee injury limited him to 36 games. This season, he played only 13 games. Reports state that while Oladipo could re-sign with Pacers, he could also be traded due to increased injury risk. 

Miami was at a 41-24 win-loss record, ranked fourth in Eastern Conference before season was suspended. team has been performing well this season with Jimmy Butler, Bamm Adebayo and rookies like Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro. As per reports, Heat are trying to piece a toger a championship team by targetting Giannis and Victor Oladipo. 

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(Im source: NBA official site)