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NBA·TRADE·July 16, 2026 03:38 PM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo holds up No. 7 Heat jersey at introductory presser

Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra flanked him for the reveal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 161 min read
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What happened: Giannis Antetokounmpo held up his new No. 7 Miami Heat jersey at his introductory press conference. He said joining the Heat was "a no brainer," citing his respect for "Heat Culture" as a reason for wanting to be there. Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra appeared alongside him at the presser.

Why it matters: The event puts a public face on the trade Miami and Milwaukee already finalized, formally introducing the franchise's new cornerstone to fans and media. It comes as the Heat continue reshaping their roster around him, with the team already exploring additions like Demar DeRozan and Klay Thompson this offseason.

What to watch: Miami's front office is expected to keep addressing roster fit around Antetokounmpo through the rest of the offseason, including the DeRozan and Thompson pursuits.

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