Miami Heat Predicted to Trade for NBA Superstar in 2026 Offseason

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Heat are ready to make a big move this offseason. After missing the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Heat need to find a way back into contention, and a trade for a star player would be the perfect start. In fact, Miami has been predicted to land an NBA superstar from the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason.

NBA players believe the Heat would be the favorite if the Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, as reported by The Athletic’s Sam Amick in an anonymous player survey . Over 23% of voters believe Antetokounmpo will start the 2026-27 NBA season with Miami, with the New York Knicks at nearly 17% overeall. Out of the 151 voters, nearly half of the players believe that Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee.

However, if the 31-year-old star is on the move, the Heat are the top destination in their minds. How the Miami Heat can trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Antetokounmpo’s future will be the biggest storyline of the 2026 NBA offseason. Milwaukee is aiming for clarity before the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, meaning Antetokounmpo has one month to make a decision on his future.

In the scenario where Miami lands Antetokounmpo, what needs to happen? The Bucks would need Antetokounmpo to request a trade with Miami as one of the destinations. If the Heat aren’t a part of the NBA superstar’s preferred destinations, the entire trade falls apart.