The Miami Heat will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League on July 10. This matchup comes after the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee to Miami.
What happened?
The trade, which was completed earlier this week, sent Antetokounmpo to the Heat in exchange for several players, including guard Kasparas Jakucionis.
The Heat's opener in Las Vegas will be played at 4 p.m. Eastern on July 10. Antetokounmpo will not play in the game, but Jakucionis is expected to play for the Bucks.
Why it matters for Miami Heat
The game will be a chance for the Heat to see how their new roster stacks up against one of the top teams in the league. The Bucks, who finished with a strong record last season, will be looking to bounce back from the loss of Antetokounmpo.
What comes next?
The Heat will play several games in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, including matchups against other top teams. Their first visit to Milwaukee, and Antetokounmpo's return to his former team, is expected to be a highly anticipated game.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-06 | Milwaukee Bucks | 115-121 |
The Heat's recent form has been struggles, with a record of 0W-0D-4L in their last four games. They will be looking to turn things around in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
The game against the Bucks will be available to stream on Prime, the NBA's streaming partner. It will be one of several games played in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, which runs from July 10 to July 20.
The Heat's roster will include several young players, including Tennessee forward Nate Ament, who was selected by the Heat in the NBA draft. Ament was then traded to the Bucks as part of the deal for Antetokounmpo, but he is expected to play for the Bucks in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
The Heat will also have several other players on their roster, including guard Tyler Herro and forward Kel'el Ware. However, Herro and Ware will not play in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, as they are expected to focus on the upcoming NBA season.
The Heat's first visit to Milwaukee, and Antetokounmpo's return to his former team, is expected to be a highly anticipated game. It will be played at a later date, which has not been announced yet.
The Heat will play the Bucks three or four times next season, and possibly once more based on the NBA Cup scheduling. Their matchup in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League will be a chance for the two teams to get a look at each other before the regular season starts.