Magic Johnson: 'Don't Sleep' on 1 Part of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

After years of trade rumors, the Milwaukee Bucks finally traded Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee shipped the team's best player and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 in Tuesday's NBA draft), one pick swap and one second-round pick. The Bucks received unprotected first-rounders in 2031 and 2033 along with No. 13, a pick swap in 2030 and a 2033 second-rounder. More golf: Golfer Parts Ways With Caddie Days Before U.S.

Open More soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo Facing Criticism for What He Did During Portugal Game Following the trade, longtime Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson revealed his thoughts on the trade and told fans not the sleep on the Portis angle of the trade. "People are going to talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they should because he and Nikola Jokic are the two best players in the league, but don’t sleep on how important the Heat getting Bobby Portis is," Johnson said on social media. "Bobby’s ability to shoot from the 3-point line and his toughness, he will be a major part of the Heat success!" Portis finished second in the league behind Lakers guard Luke Kennard by shooting 45.6% from beyond the arc during the 2025-26 season. The Heat went 43-39 last season and finished 10th in the East.

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