Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has become a topic of heavy discussion in recent days. The Milwaukee Bucks have made a 1-5 start to the 2024-25 season and if things don’t improve quickly, the former MVP might look for a way out. The Miami Heat are rumored to be one of his preferred trade destinations alongside the Brooklyn Nets.

The Heat showed a lot of trust in their core this summer but they have not particularly impressed to start off the season either. They have won the games they should win while struggling against contenders like the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic.

If things carry on in this fashion, and with the uncertainty around Jimmy Butler’s future, it would not be a surprise if the Heat decide to shake things up.

If someone like Giannis were to become available, expect the Heat to be in the mix. With all due respect to Butler and what he has done for the franchise, that would be their most high-profile trade since LeBron James.

Of course, the Heat would not be the only team in the race to sign Giannis. As reported by Joshua Rogers of talkSPORT, according to NBA insiders Zach Lowe and Ramona Shelburne, the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors “will be watching this situation closely”.

It would make perfect sense for the Warriors to try and bring in Giannis. They are in a position where they need to do whatever possible to get the most out of Steph Curry’s remaining prime.

In fact, the Warriors have also been linked with a potential move for Butler, another guy who would make them Championship contenders.

Then there have been suggestions that the Heat could potentially make another play for Damian Lillard, who they failed to bring in last summer as he ended up in Milwaukee.

Thus, NBA fans could witness one of the most exciting games of trade dominoes in the near future with the future of some of basketball’s biggest stars up in the air.