Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo plays through wrist sprain in 2-5 start
The gist
Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared to face the LA Clippers after a right wrist sprain.
His first Miami season is off to a 2-5 start amid defensive criticism.
How it unfolded
- Jun 22, 2026The Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, receiving three first-round picks (including the No. 13 selection in that week's NBA Draft), a 2030 pick swap and a 2033 second-round pick, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Oct 24, 2026The Heat fell to 0-3 after a 115-110 loss in Charlotte; Antetokounmpo was limited to 14 points before fouling out with under two minutes left.
- Nov 2, 2026Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 138-117 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles, taking a hard fall and grabbing his wrist before returning.