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NBA·TRADE·June 16, 2026 11:38 AM ET

Heat May Have Edge Over Celtics in Giannis Trade Race, Insider Says

Miami emerges as a threat to Boston's Giannis bid.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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What happened: Yahoo NBA, citing insider Gary Washburn, reports that the Miami Heat may hold an edge over the Boston Celtics in the race for a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Washburn shared what he is hearing about Giannis and Boston's pursuit, suggesting the field is wider than previously framed.

Why it matters: Boston had been positioned as the front-runner after the Celtics reportedly submitted an official offer for Antetokounmpo. A credible push from Miami would reshape the leverage and asking price around one of the offseason's biggest names, with title aspirations for both contenders hanging on the outcome.

What to watch: Watch for whether Miami formalizes a competing offer and how Boston responds. The next signal will be any movement on the framework, package, or third team needed to complete a deal.

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