Two weeks after several US media outlets reported the move, July 6th marks the official opening of the trade market. This is the moment for the Heat to announce the arrival of the 31-year-old Greek star, in exchange for several players and draft picks.
The Bucks, who won the championship in 2021 with Antetokounmpo, whom they drafted in 2013, have praised "the greatest player in the history" of the franchise, with whom their bond went "far beyond basketball". The player has become "the soul and heart of the city" of Wisconsin.
This trade has kicked off a very active market, with several stars changing teams, such as Jaylen Brown (from Boston to Philadelphia), Kawhi Leonard (from the LA Clippers to Toronto), Ja Morant (from Memphis to Portland), while the destination of LeBron James remains to be seen, as he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers.