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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Player Movement & Transactions

In a seismic shift that reshapes the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks have traded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks, including No. 13 in Tuesday's draft. This blockbuster deal, which saw the Heat emerge as finalists alongside the Celtics to land the Bucks superstar, also includes the No. 13 pick in the upcoming draft, according to sources. The immediate fallout has analysts assigning grades, with some questioning which side ultimately won the trade and how Miami will now construct a roster around Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

The trading frenzy extended to New York, where Julius Randle is reportedly headed to the Nets as part of a three-team deal. Sources indicate the Timberwolves are sending Randle and the No. 28 draft pick to Brooklyn, while the Bulls acquire Nic Claxton and Minnesota receives the No. 33 pick in the NBA draft. These transactions are setting the stage for a busy draft night, impacting team compositions and future strategies across the league.

Franchise Development & Ownership

Las Vegas is angling to become the NBA's newest metropolis, with Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley officially launching a bid to bring a franchise to the city. This move signals growing interest in expanding the league