Giannis trade grade: Win-win! After LeBron, Heat land another superstar - Grade A; Bucks get strong return - Grade A

June 23, Beijing time - finally settled! Reporter Shams reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo, long dissatisfied with the Milwaukee Bucks, has been sent to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade!

This deal was finalized right before the NBA Draft, and its ripple effects are enough to shake the entire league. The Heat’s lineup experiences a dramatic overhaul, while the Bucks officially step into a brand-new rebuilding phase. This is truly a historic trade. For days and even weeks to come, this 2-for-9 blockbuster transaction will be the hottest topic across the league.

Bucks receive: Herro, Ware, Jovic, Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including this year’s 13th pick), one pick swap, and one second-round pick

Heat receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis

USA Today, a well-known American media outlet, graded this trade, giving both the Heat and the Bucks an A, making it a win-win deal —

Heat trade grade: A

The Heat actually pulled it off! Pat Riley has brought in the true superstar that Miami has lacked since the LeBron James era. With Giannis joining, the Heat are sure to create waves in the Eastern Conference, and picking up Bobby Portis along the way is a nice bonus, even if they nearly emptied their cupboards.

Bam Adebayo staying with the team is the biggest plus in this deal. The frontcourt duo of Giannis and Bam will give every team in the league headaches for years to come. This acquisition is a perfect move.

The young players the Heat gave up all have replacements available. Landing a top-tier superstar to pair with Adebayo is exactly the kind of move needed to contend for a championship.

Bucks trade grade: A

To be honest, Giannis was never going to stay with the Bucks. In this trade, Milwaukee received an incredibly rich return. Herro, Ware, Jovic, and Jakucionis all have the potential to become core players. Especially the three first-round picks (including this year’s 13th pick), which lay a solid foundation for the Bucks’ multi-year rebuild.

Will this trade make the Bucks immediate championship contenders next season? It’s hard to say right now. But if the trading partner is offering the Heat’s package, the Bucks are absolutely satisfied. Although they didn’t get Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, this return from the Heat is more than enough. Latest reports indicate that the Bucks’ owner was reluctant to trade for Brown mainly because he feared Brown might become the next Giannis and quickly request to leave Milwaukee.