Heat are one of the teams that have 'put themselves in position' to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo

"As the start of the 2025-26 is just over a week away, the former multi-time league MVP is still committed to Milwaukee. But even he acknowledged recently that notion could change. "I believe in my team and my teammates," Antetokounmpo said to the media this week. "Now if in 6, 7 months, if I change my mind, I think that's human too." The uncertainty around one of the NBA's greatest players makes the rumor mill naturally hot."

""There were several teams on Kevin Durant's list- San Antonio, Miami for example, who had the assets to trade for Durant- but they held onto them. Why did they hold onto them? Because they knew the possibility that Giannis (Antetokounmpo) could be there." "You look at Golden State, you look at San Antonio, you look at Miami; those are three teams that have put themselves in position to bid for Giannis if he comes to market.""

Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently committed to the Milwaukee Bucks as the 2025-26 season approaches, but he acknowledged his stance could change within six to seven months. Four teams are listed as favorites to pursue him if he becomes available: the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat. The Miami Heat have struggled to land major stars recently and failed to secure Kevin Durant during the offseason. Some teams conserved trade assets during Durant talks to maintain flexibility and position themselves to bid for Giannis if he hits the market.

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