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Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Update Resurfaces Old Photo Linking Tyler Herro To Bucks Star

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Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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All eyes are on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, especially after an update from ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed he is “open-minded” about playing elsewhere.

The Miami Heat are involved in rumors surrounding essentially any superstar who hits the trade mill, including Antetokounmpo. It would likely take parting with either Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro to acquire Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster deal. 

Heat fans are already tying the latter Miami All-Star to Antetokounmpo, as an old Instagram Story of Herro sporting the Bucks star’s jersey resurfaced.

The comment section on the resurfaced photo was filled with calls for Antetokounmpo to team up with Herro in Miami.

While a team led by Antetokounmpo and Herro could certainly make some noise in a shaky Eastern Conference, the assets needed to bring Antetokounmpo to Miami would deplete their depth. The Heat could run into a similar problem that the Los Angeles Lakers did this postseason, where their top-heavy stars are unable to carry the entire workload. Not to mention, playing a team with strong guard talent like the Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks could cause serious problems for Herro and company.

Completely passing up the opportunity to land Antetokounmpo would be foolish, but Heat team president Pat Riley needs to be prepared to find help elsewhere.

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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.

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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com