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The Heat introduced the 31-year-old forward on Thursday after sending Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and a second-round pick to Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
nypost.comGiannis Antetokounmpo was introduced by the Miami Heat on Thursday at the Kaseya Center following a trade that sent him and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks. , Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and a second-round pick to complete the deal. Antetokounmpo, 31, will form the front line with Bam Adebayo, with Portis as backup.
"It's at like a million percent right now," Antetokounmpo said. "You walk through the hallways and you see the history and you see the players that have been a part of this organization and things that they've done. " "It's a place I feel like brings pressure, and I thrive under pressure," he added.
"I'm excited to be coached by [Erik Spoelstra]. I'm excited to be around the city. I understand the fans are very passionate, but right now, I'm hungry to win. " He said Antetokounmpo ranks "right at the top" among Heat greats alongside Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler.
Coach Erik Spoelstra said of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo: "They're elite competitors.
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Smoke from Ontario wildfires reached New York on Thursday, pushing air quality to unhealthy levels and prompting health alerts. The open-air stadium hosting Sunday's World Cup final has no roof, leaving players and spectators exposed.
nbcnews.comPresident Javier Milei said Thursday he will view Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina from his residence rather than travel to New Jersey. He cited a series of rituals he believes have contributed to the team’s seven straight tournament wins.
austin.substack.comThe NBA is reviewing a four-year, $64 million contract between the Milwaukee Bucks and guard Gary Trent Jr. for possible salary cap circumvention. The deal was submitted Thursday morning.