Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee 'my city, my team, my family'
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks made Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade to the Miami Heat official, with the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player posting a heartfelt farewell video to the city.
- In exchange for Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr., the Bucks received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft , and future draft considerations.
- During his 13 seasons, Antetokounmpo rewrote franchise records with 21,531 points, 8,882 rebounds, 4,484 assists, and 29,273 minutes played, while earning 10 All-Star selections and one NBA Finals MVP award.
- Bucks general manager Jon Horst stated the trade serves the team's best interests as they rebuild with younger players and restock draft assets following a season that missed the playoffs.
- Antetokounmpo emphasized his lifelong connection to Milwaukee, stating, "I believe the city of Milwaukee is blue-collar," and expressed hope that the 2021 NBA Championship trophy meant as much to fans as it did to him.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo released two farewell videos to the Bucks and the city of Milwaukee on Monday, saying in one that the city “will always be in my heart” and “will always be my city, my team, my family.” The post Giannis says Milwaukee ‘will always be in my heart’ as Bucks-Heat trade made official appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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