What it would take for Giannis to land with the Heat
Miami Heat mailbag explains that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could be discussed before the NBA draft but can’t be finalized until after the draft if it involves Miami’s 2026 No. 13 pick, due to league rules about not being without a first-round pick in consecutive years. The Heat could frame a deal ahead of draft and later finalize it, potentially offering three first-rounders plus multiple pick swaps (including 2030 and 2032 picks). Competing teams aren’t out, and Giannis’s preference and potential long-term commitment will influence the outcome. The Heat also aim to upgrade and avoid the play-in next season.
