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Heat Viewed as Realistic Giannis Suitor as Bucks Explore Zach LaVine Option

No trade request has been made, with several executives expecting any resolution to wait until the offseason.

Overview

  • The Athletic’s Sam Amick reports Milwaukee has done recent due diligence on Kings guard Zach LaVine as the Bucks evaluate roster paths.
  • Shams Charania previously reported fresh internal talks among Giannis Antetokounmpo, his agent Alex Saratsis, and Bucks leadership, with a resolution expected in the coming weeks.
  • Multiple outlets say league insiders view Miami as a credible landing spot if Giannis becomes available, while other reporting notes New York as his preferred destination.
  • An Eastern Conference executive told ESPN that the Bucks would seek a strong return and won’t simply honor a preferred destination without proper compensation.
  • Analyses outline Oklahoma City’s ability to craft massive packages but characterize a Thunder deal as unlikely, with the Lakers discussed only as a long‑shot scenario given limited assets.