Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to the Miami Heat, with reports suggesting a deal could happen before the NBA Draft. The Heat have reportedly offered a package centered on Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, the No. 13 overall pick, and two future first-round picks. That package may not satisfy NBA trade financial rules for acquiring Giannis. The Heat would need to send out at least $46.6 million in matching salary, while the listed players total about $43.5 million. Niko Jovic’s salary could help close the gap, but other paths may be required. Washington could become involved as a third team to facilitate a cap-compliant blockbuster.
"There are plenty of reports that have tied Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat dating back to the trade deadline, but for the first time, there seems to be real smoke about a deal getting done before the NBA Draft. Obviously, the Wizards have their own decisions to make in the draft, considering they have the No. 1 overall pick, but that doesn't mean they can't get involved with other negotiations in the meantime."
"According to Gary Woelfel of Woelfel's Pressbox, the Heat have offered a trade package to the Milwaukee Bucks built around Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, the No. 13 overall pick, and two future first-round picks for Giannis. And while that may be one of the best offers Milwaukee receives, as Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald pointed out, the package above doesn't work financially for Antetokounmpo."
"This participate trade would not satisfy cap rules. Heat must send out at least $46.6 M in a trade for Giannis (and no other players). These 3 combine for $43.5 M. Niko Jovic salary would help facilitate this, but there are other paths, certainly. https://t.co/fZJHgHzWq5- Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 21, 2026"
"That's where the Wizards come in. Wizards could be the third team to complete Giannis blockbuster Miami could just send out more players or higher contracts, but assuming Milwaukee isn't interested in what the Heat"
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