The Milwaukee Bucks traded two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and forward Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat on Tuesday morning, league sources confirmed.
Miami sent Tyler Herro, Kel'El Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round draft picks, a first-round pick swap, and a second-round pick to Milwaukee in return.
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The Boston Celtics had made a strong late push for Antetokounmpo, offering a package centered around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown and two first-round selections, according to ESPN.
Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens acknowledged the team's need for improvement after a first-round playoff exit to the Philadelphia 76ers.
"I don't think we're, like, way far away, but we've lived it here," Stevens said.
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"We've been to six Eastern Conference finals, a couple Finals in the last few years. We've won one."
Antetokounmpo had indicated through his representatives that he would sign a four-year, $275 million contract extension with Boston if a trade went through.
The two-time MVP averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists last season, but was limited to 36 games as Milwaukee finished 32-50.
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New Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam stated last month that the franchise intended to resolve Antetokounmpo's future before the NBA draft.
