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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Just misses triple-double Wednesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended with 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 15 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and three blocks across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason win over the Nets.Antetokounmpo appeared in his third preseason game for the Miami Heat, and it was easily his best. Free throw shooting was an issue, and he also had trouble taking care of the ball. However, the multi-time All-Star had a fantastic showing overall, finishing one assist short of a triple-double. The Heat have one exhibition remaining before beginning the regular season against Minnesota on Oct. 21, though it wouldn't be surprising if Antetokounmpo didn't suit up for the preseason finale.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: In line to play Wednesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.Miami wants to give most of its usual players some reps Wednesday. The superstar forward figures to handle some playing time in the first half.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play vs. Minnesota
Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Antetokounmpo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for this preseason matchup. This is likely a rest-related move in order to have Antetokounmpo available for the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 against the Timberwolves, especially since he was limited to just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in the 2025-26 regular season. His next chance to play will come against Brooklyn on Wednesday.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Enjoys efficient night
Giannis Antetokounmpo totaled 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason win over the Pelicans.Antetokounmpo turned in another strong performance in the preseason, as he was able to score at will in the first half and also found other ways to contribute. He's now put up 27 total points over his first two exhibitions and appears to be meshing well with his new squad.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Perfect from field in preseason opener
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT) while adding four rebounds and seven assists in Saturday's 129-105 preseason win over the Raptors.Antetokounmpo also committed two turnovers, but the star guard delivered a dominant performance in a brief 14-minute cameo, showing he'll be the gravitational force on offense for the Miami Heat when he's on the court. Expect the Heat to manage Antetokounmpo's workload carefully during the preseason with an eye to have him in top-notch condition for the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Saturday
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.Antetokounmpo is set to make his Miami Heat debut in the team's preseason opener Saturday. The two-time MVP has been a full go in training camp after appearing in just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in 2025-26, when he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks in 28.9 minutes per tilt.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Saturday
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against Toronto, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.The superstar forward is in line to make his highly anticipated first appearance in a Miami Heat uniform Saturday. Antetokounmpo is looking to stay on the floor more often in his Miami debut season after logging a career-low 36 regular-season appearances for the Bucks in 2025-26.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Full go at training camp
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was a full go at training camp Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Antetokounmpo had no limitations after missing the end of the 2025-26 campaign with a nagging knee issue. He was spotted going through some one-on-one drills with Bam Adebayo in what was described as a "surreal experience" by coach Erik Spoelstra.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Sits out for Greece
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) did not participate in Greece's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.Antetokounmpo's absence wasn't due to restrictions from Miami, as Greece's federation indicated the decision was made as part of his preparation for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old will begin a new chapter with the Miami Heat after being acquired from Milwaukee in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Traded to Miami
The Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) to the Miami Heat on Monday in exchange for Tyler Herro (foot), Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and one second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.After 13 seasons, 10 All-Star nods, two MVPs, a Defensive Player of the Year award, a championship and a Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo will take his talents to South Beach. The superstar forward appeared in just 36 regular-season games in 2025-26 due to several injuries, averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 28.9 minutes per showing. He'll now form a formidable pairing with Bam Adebayo (back) in the Miami frontcourt while the Bucks navigate life without their franchise cornerstone.
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