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NBA rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade updates will make Heat fans roll their eyes
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Another day, another uncertainty regarding the status of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo . The cat-and-mouse saga has been as clear as a blurred photograph, and there has been little to no movement over the past few weeks.
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Almost every team has been linked to Antetokounmpo , but observers believe that the sweepstakes are down to the Miami Heat , the Boston Celtics , the Orlando Magic , the Cleveland Cavaliers , the Oklahoma City Thunder , and the Portland Trail Blazers .
The Heat reportedly have the upper hand as Antetokounmpo's rumored choice , as confirmed, albeit dryly, by the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds.
"Your 11:50 p.m. update. Giannis Antetokounmpo still wants to be in Miami, we're told. But even he doesn't know how this thing is going to end up. This has been your 11:50 p.m. update," wrote Reynolds on X.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst, meanwhile, said the Bucks are not too keen on the Heat's trade offers for the two-time MVP, leaving a potential deal in limbo, even though the two teams have been in discussions for several months.
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"That said, Miami has been able to improve what it can offer since the trade deadline and can send a package headlined by the No. 13 pick in next week's draft, plus various rotation players, namely Wisconsin native Tyler Herro , and prospects," reported Windhorst.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski echoed Windhorst, while also recalling that the Heat and other suitors failed to land Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard in 2023 after his trade request.
"I could see whether the Bucks turn down a deal in the 11th hour at the deadline. The deal still hasn't been consummated as far as we know. That clearly means whatever is on the table for Miami today, as we record this, has not been enough to push it over the edge," said Owczarski on "Celtics Daily."
Ironically, Lillard landed on the Bucks. His partnership with Antetokounmpo, however, only had marginal success. He rejoined Portland this season, although he did not play due to an Achilles injury.
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Meanwhile, if there is one thing going for the Heat , Antetokounmpo reportedly stressed that he wants to stay in the Eastern Conference. It is also worth noting that Herro's brother hinted at the high-scoring guard's move to the Bucks.
The one-time Finals MVP was limited to a career-low 36 games this season due to a calf injury and a knee injury. He averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.
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