NBA Insider Reveals Why The Heat Still Haven't Landed Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA Insiders Reveal Why The Heat Still Haven't Landed Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami remains the reported frontrunner, but time is dragging onAmir Motameni|
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Milwaukee BucksMiami HeatThe Miami Heat continue to be the most aggressive team in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, but as the NBA Draft approaches in just five days, there is growing uncertainty about whether a deal will actually get done by then. The Milwaukee Bucks made a self-imposed deadline to possibly trade Giannis Antetokounmpo by the NBA Draft, and in recent days, it sounds like things may have changed. set
ESPN's Brian Windhorst and The Athletic's Sam Amick provided updates today on the Giannis trade situation, and neither sounded convinced that a trade is imminent.
The Heat are still perceived as the favorite to land Giannis, but apparently, the Milwaukee Bucks front office is not satisfied with their current trade offers.
Bucks Still Waiting For The Right Offer
The Bucks are currently seeking a better package for Giannis, and according to Windhorst, the Bucks could wait this out.
"From what I am told the Bucks are yet to receive an offer they're willing to accept for Giannis," Windhorst said.
Apparently, the Heat’s current assets may not be enough to satisfy the Milwaukee Bucks' trade demands.
Brian Windhorst on the Bucks potentially keeping Giannis through the draft:
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) June 18, 2026
“They only have to trade him ahead of the draft if a draft pick is part of the offer. That’s why the Miami situation is interesting because Miami has the 13th pick in the draft and it’s one of the best… pic.twitter.com/WPHT7A4cxy
"Miami has been the team that's been most aggressive and trying to get him," Windhorst added. "But they have seven or eight different pieces they can trade, and none of them I consider super premium. I think the Bucks probably want all of them."
This feels like a leverage play by the Milwaukee Bucks; they want to squeeze out as much as possible. I can’t blame them; they are about to lose their franchise cornerstone and are trying to maximize their return any way possible.
Miami Still Leads The Race
Even though these new reports are somewhat concerning, Amick reported that the Miami Heat remain as the favorites to land Antetokounmpo.
Sam Amick believes the Heat are still in the lead for Giannis, but questions if a deal will be done by the draft:
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) June 18, 2026
“Now as we get closer to it, I am legitimately starting to wonder if a deal goes down. Today, I’ve already made some calls this morning, it’s the same old story. I… https://t.co/sVWu0uuVyJ pic.twitter.com/hwbe7eFas1"Like we've known for quite some time, Miami is out front," Amick said.
He stated, though, that he is also starting to question whether a trade will occur before the draft.
"Now as we get closer to it, I am legitimately starting to wonder if a deal goes down," Amick said. "I don't think the Bucks are happy with what is coming their way."
The Boston Celtics still remain in the picture as well. Amick noted that he believes Boston is a legitimate destination for Giannis.
Draft Night Looms Large
It’s pretty surprising that the Milwaukee Bucks would even consider waiting to make a deal after the NBA Draft. This is why I believe it's a leverage play, and they are trying to extract another asset at the 11th hour.
Many reports have indicated that the Bucks are interested in acquiring additional first-round picks in this year's draft. Milwaukee already owns the No. 10 overall pick and has reportedly explored ways to add more draft capital.
If they want more draft capital, then they will have to make a deal before the NBA Draft. The Bucks have stated they are interested in Miami' s 13th pick. If a trade if not completed before draft night, then that pick disappears.
All we can do now is sit and wait as the draft draws closer. The Miami Heat remain frontrunners and could transform their team with a new superstar soon.
Published Jun 18, 2026AMIR MOTAMENI
Amir Motameni is an NBA content creator and host of the Team to Beat podcast and YouTube channel, covering the Miami Heat and the NBA through fan-focused analysis and storytelling. He began his career working in professional sports before transitioning into the tech industry, bringing a unique mix of media experience and business professionalism to his coverage.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
