The Miami Heat may have the most compelling offer for a trade.
The Milwaukee Bucks and the ensuing trade sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo that's surrounding them will make them the most tightly watched team this offseason and there will be no shortage of offers for Antetokounmpo coming in.
There are a number of teams that standout as possible landing destinations for Antetokounmpo, but one of the most intriguing teams and one that's been talked about as a likely candidate is the Miami Heat.
The Heat have the ideal mix of existing talent and future draft capital that makes them a contender for putting up the kind of offer that would satisfy the Bucks and entice them enough to part with their franchise star.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) during the second quarter during the play-in rounds between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Spectrum Center. Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesPairing that negotiating potential with the fact that while the Heat aren't immediate contenders in the Eastern Conference, they aren't far off either and the major addition of Antetokounmpo could be just enough to push them over the edge.
Looking At The Heat's Offer
That's what makes them so intriguing as a trade candidate and in Bleacher Report's recent article discussing various teams' possible trade proposals for Antetokounmpo, the Heat's stand out as one of the most attractive.
In Bleacher Report's proposal, the Heat would send Tyler Herro, Kel-el Ware, Nikola Jovic, two first round picks and one second round pick along with a $4.7 million trade exception in exchange for Antetokounmpo and a $4.7 million trade exception.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Rayj Dennis (00) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesHerro may have had a season held back by injuries in many ways, but despite his setbacks he still averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while shooting a career-high 48% from the field and 37.8% from three point range.
Herro is still just 26-years-old and has continued to show off both his high motor and his ability to lead an offense. Paring him with Ryan Rollins, who has continued to grow in his own game, would quickly create an elite back court combination that could carry the Bucks forward.
Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. David Richard-Imagn ImagesKel'el Ware has two seasons under his belt and has continued to grow into his own as a center. He took a step up in several stat categories, averaging 11.1 points, nine rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 53% from the field.
What Beats This Deal?
Ware would likely back up Myles Turner, but adding even more depth to the center position and adding some more size to make up for the loss of Antetokounmpo would be a major step up.
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (7) closes in during the second half at Kaseya Center. Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesLike Ware, Jovic would provide excellent depth and size to the roster and again supplement the lost physicality in Antetokounmpo's absence.
Pairing those three players with a plethora of draft picks makes this potential offer an intriguing one for the Bucks and one that would be hard to beat unless another team was willing to part with an equal number of draft picks along with a more established star than Herro.


