Jun 7, 2026 7:11 PM

Will teams be giving up too much for Giannis?

The entire NBA world believes Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded in the offseason, bringing an end to a year-long saga that has dominated the NBA rumor mill. 

Talks to Giannis being dealt picked up last offseason, and were very prominent leading into the NBA trade deadline. The Bucks held firm at the deadline, but it seems there is too much baggage and damage for the two sides to continue their relationship going into next season. 

There is no shortage of teams lining up to make an offer for Giannis, who is still considered one of the five best players in the league despite injury issues that plagued him throughout last season. 

Giving Up Too Much?

The Bucks aren't just going to give Giannis away, meaning teams will have to come with their best offer that will have to include a young player or two and draft compensation. 

While the Miami Heat have been linked to Giannis throughout his time in the rumor mill, according to Sam Amick, there are questions surrounding a potential deal with Miami. 

"Giannis has questions about what that Miami roster would look like on the other side of a deal... I think the Celtics are a pretty intriguing option," Amick said on the Dan Patrick Show. 

Miami would reportedly give up Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, one of Jamie Jaquez Jr or Nikola Jovic, and multiple first round picks in exchange for Giannis. 

That would leave them with Giannis, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Jaquez Jr or Jovic, and Davion Mitchell as their top five players. 

Normal Powell is an unrestricted free agent, though Miami would have slightly less financial flexibility if they trade for Giannis, as they will most likely be bringing in more money than they are sending out. 

Why Do The Bucks Care?

Really, they shouldn't. They have to make the best deal that is out there for them, assuming Giannis doesn't make it clear that he wants to go to one team and one team only. 

Boston would be able to maintain a better roster as Jaylen Brown would likely be involved in any deal, and Brown's value is much higher than anyone Miami can offer, meaning Boston would have to give up less, and they'd effectively be replacing Brown with Giannis. 

If Milwaukee believes Miami has the best offer, they aren't concerned with what Miami's roster looks like after the deal. Miami might offer less in hopes of keeping a better roster around Giannis, but that could mean an extra draft pick in place of the player. 

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