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Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.And the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
Key takeaway Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The blockbuster trade that brings Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat has significant implications for basketball fans in the San Antonio area, particularly those who follow the NBA's Western Conference. As the Heat bolster their roster with a two-time NBA MVP, the San Antonio Spurs will face an even more formidable opponent in the Eastern Conference. While the Spurs are not directly affected by the trade, they will likely encounter the revamped Heat lineup in future interconference matchups. The trade also highlights the ongoing trend of NBA superstars migrating to competitive teams in pursuit of championships, a phenomenon that may influence the Spurs' own roster decisions in the coming seasons. With the Heat's renewed championship aspirations, Terrell Hills residents who follow the NBA can expect a more intense and competitive basketball landscape in the years to come.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.And the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for...
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