@ShamsCharania The only problem I can see is the amount of depth Miami is giving up here.
Losing 4 solid contributors, even for a superstar, can stretch the bench. You need depth in today’s NBA.
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BLOCKBUSTER: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, sources tell ESPN.
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@ShamsCharania The Celtics leaking this is odd. Brad Stevens likes to work quietly.
He’s either trying to appease the fanbase, or send a message to Jaelyn Brown/the league that he is touchable in a trade.
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The Celtics aggressively pursued Giannis, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Bucks seriously negotiated with two finalists in recent weeks: Miami and Boston, which were both on Antetokounmpo’s list of preferred destinations.
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Heat president Pat Riley now makes his long-anticipated new landmark acquisition, with Antetokounmpo joining elite Miami pickups such as LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Bosh, Alonzo Mourning and Jimmy Butler over the past 30-plus years. Riley will pair the two-time NBA MVP and 2021 Finals MVP with Bam Adebayo to lead contention in the Eastern Conference. After informing teams that they were open for business at the NBA draft combine in May, Bucks general manager Jon Horst landed a haul with the Heat’s offer that brings high-level starting/rotation players and young talent, as well as significant draft capital.
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@ShamsCharania The Bucks probably could have gotten more 13 months ago, but they still got a good return.
In a world where Mikel Bridges goes for 5 first, Luka and Giannis combined go for 4 plus a swap.
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Full ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks dealing two-time NBA MVP and 2021 Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for a haul of players and picks, ending a 13-month trade saga: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
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@ShamsCharania This instantly makes the Heat a legit contender out East, right?
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The Miami Heat with Giannis are a true threat out east.
PG: Davion Mitchell/MLE acquisition
SG: Norman Powell
SF: Andrew Wiggins
PF: Giannis
C: Bam
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@ShamsCharania This felt like a classic Heat “superstar hype up” cycle again.
Shoutout to Pat Riley for growing some balls!
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BREAKING: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUMNPO HAS BEEN TRADED TO THE MIAMI HEAT
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@ShamsCharania First ever trade that all three teams lost instantly.
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Just in: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28.
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It’s already becoming clear the New Face (Wemby) has this in common with the Old Face (LeBron) … no clutch gene. Late missed game-winners, missed crucial free throws, killer turnovers. Disappeared in last night’s second half: 0 blocks, 0 defensive rebounds. 1-9 career late/close
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@TheDunkCentral @KevinOConnor @Savageboston @Fullcourtpass That starting 5 could be dangerous out east:
Prichard
White
Tatum
Giannis
Queta/Vuc/Porzingis reunion?
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The Boston Celtics would “without a doubt” trade Jaylen Brown to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @KevinOConnor.
“The Celtics are making lots of calls and shopping all players except for Jayson Tatum.”
(h/t @Savageboston & @Fullcourtpass )
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@TheDunkCentral @MontePooleNBCS I think this would weirdly help Brons legacy. I think the Warriors could go star shopping with Butlers contract + now valuable picks.
Are the Warriors back?
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LeBron James reportedly has ‘curiosity’ about playing for the Warriors, and the possibility of him joining Golden State should not be ignored 😳, per @MontePooleNBCS
“I know it seems crazy. But there is at least curiosity on both sides. This wouldn’t even be a conversation five or six years ago, and it might not happen now, but there’s enough there that we shouldn’t ignore the possibility. It’s mostly up to LeBron.”
(Via nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-sta…)
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@TheDunkCentral They had a .4% chance to win at halftime!
What’s crazy is Brunson proved literally EVERYONE in the media wrong to get to this position.
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Jalen Brunson now has a 66% chance to win Finals MVP
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@TheDunkCentral I don’t know how you could sleep tonight if you’re a Spurs fan.
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@Fullcourtpass @GeraldBourguet The suns not being interested in a big name player is like a fat kid not wanting cake.
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Everyone is (rightfully) mad about the Keldon Johnson push to erase a 4 point play.
The fact is Spurs lose tonight without him.
+14, highest on the team. He is still a good player who would be starting for 25 other teams right now.
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@KDPomp @937theFan Listening to the radio show you brought up how no team has ever come back from 0-2 in the finals:
2021 Bucks
2016 Cavs
2006 Heat
It’s still possible, just very difficult.
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Lots to talk about so give me a call @937theFan
#Pirates loss in ATL. NBA Finals, NHL Finals, Memorial golf and more
#PompinAintEasy
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🚨 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IS SHATTERING TICKET PRICE RECORDS.
Cheapest ticket for Game 3: $11,461
Cheapest ticket for Game 4: $13,065
It now costs over $24,500 for one person to attend both Finals games in New York.
The Knicks haven’t hosted the NBA Finals in over 25 years. 🤯
(Via @TickPick )
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O’Neil Cruz will put together an at bat where 95% of it convinces me he’s a future star.
The other 5% convinces me he’s 2021 Polanco.
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@TheDunkCentral I don’t think people understand how incredible the is.
It’s been DECADES since a team has won a championship with their core having no experience.
MJ lost multiple times before making it.
LeBron lost multiple times before making it.
Wemby is a generational talent.
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Gentlemen’s sweep incoming?
The most likely outcome of the Finals is Spurs 4-1 over the Knicks, according to Polymarket.
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