Heat Tried to Trade Davion Mitchell for Giannis and Why Bucks Rejected Explained in New NBA Rumors

Heat Tried to Trade Davion Mitchell for Giannis and Why Bucks Rejected Explained in New NBA Rumors

The Miami Heat tried to include point guard Davion Mitchell in their deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo inside of 2025 first-round pick Kasparas Jakučionis, but the Milwaukee Bucks rejected that plan, per Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Bucks preferred Kasparas Jakucionis over Davion Mitchell

The Heat reportedly explored including Davion Mitchell in their trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Bucks ultimately preferred a different asset, according to The Athletic. Miami attempted to send Mitchell to Milwaukee in exchange for rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis. However, the Bucks placed greater value on Jakucionis because of his long-term team control, as […] The post Bucks preferred Kasparas Jakucionis over Davion Mitchell a…

Heat Tried To Trade Davion Mitchell Instead Of Kasparas Jakucionis In Giannis Deal

The Miami Heat attempted to trade Davion Mitchell in their package to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo instead of Kasparas Jakucionis, sources tell The Athletic. But Mitchell has just one season remaining on his contract and the Bucks preferred the team control with Jakucionis unable to become a restricted free agent until 2029. Jakucionis averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 17.8 minutes across 53 games in his rooki…