The Milwaukee Bucks replenished their war chest of future draft picks late June 22 by agreeing to trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquiring multiple picks from the Miami Heat.

Previously, the Bucks had traded control of their draft classes through 2030 to New Orleans and Portland in deals for Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard.

Let’s take a look at what the Bucks’ future draft assets look like:

• First-round pick, No. 10. This first-round pick was the Bucks’ own this year, which they kept control of after winning this placement in the NBA draft lottery. Had the team moved lower in the draft order ahead of Atlanta (which won the No. 8 pick), the Bucks would have swapped draft positions as a result of the 2020 Jrue Holiday trade. New Orleans originally owned the swap rights to this pick but traded it to Atlanta in a 2025 deal.
• First-round pick, No. 13. The Bucks acquired this selection from Miami as part of the Antetokounmpo trade. Note: The Heat will make the selection June 23 as the trade won't be final until July 6.
• No second-round pick as the Bucks’ original selection was traded to Orlando in the 2020 Jordan Nwora deal. The Bucks possessed a different second-round pick from Utah that was top-55 protected (out of 60 selections), so the pick did not convey to Milwaukee.

None.

• The first-round pick was initially traded to the Pelicans outright and is the last part of compensation owed for the Holiday trade. New Orleans traded this pick, with conditions, to Atlanta in a separate deal.
• The Bucks’ original second-rounder went to Philadelphia in the 2024 trade for Patrick Beverley.

• First-round pick, but Portland has the right to swap as part of the 2023 trade for Damian Lillard. The Bucks also added a second swap with Washington as part of the 2024 Khris Middleton trade.For instance, if the Bucks are 20th, the Blazers 21st and the Wizards 22nd, the Blazers will swap to 20 and the Wizards will swap to 21, leaving the Bucks at 22. If Portland and Washington are both worse than Milwaukee, the Bucks will keep their original pick.
• No second-round pick as the Bucks’ original selection was traded to Brooklyn in the 2023 Jae Crowder deal.

None.

• Portland owns the Bucks’ first-round pick outright in the Lillard deal.
• Brooklyn owned the original second-round pick in the Crowder deal.

• First-round pick, but Portland has the right to swap as part of the 2023 trade for Lillard.
• First-round pick, but with the right to swap with Miami.
• No second-round pick as the original selection was traded to Orlando as part of a 2023 draft-day trade for Andre Jackson Jr.

• Control of own first-round pick.
• Control of Miami's first-round pick.
• No second-round pick as the original selection was part of the 2025 trade of Pat Connaughton to Charlotte.

• Control of own first-round pick.
• No second-round pick as the original selection was part of the 2025 trade of Pat Connaughton to Charlotte.

• Control of own first-round pick.
• Control of Miami's first-round pick.
• Control of own second-round pick.
• Control of Miami's second-round pick.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A look at the Bucks' future draft picks after Giannis trade to Heat

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. Bigger, bolder, and spread across three nations, this edition of football’s most celebrated competition has wasted no time announcing itself as the most ambitious sporting event ever staged. The tournament, which kicked off on June 11, is jointly hosted by 16 cities — 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada — making it the first World Cup to be co-hosted by three nations simultaneously. For fans eager to back their favourites, grabbing a kalshi promo code before the knockout rounds begin is well worth considering.

For the first time in the competition’s history, 48 teams are competing across 104 matches, an expansion from the previous 32-team format. The idea was controversial when it was first floated. Critics argued it would dilute quality, pad the schedule with meaningless games, and reduce the drama that made the World Cup special in the first place.

The opening match set the tone immediately. The first goal of the 2026 tournament was scored by Julián Quiñones of Mexico against South Africa in the ninth minute of the opening match, held at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. A fitting moment — Mexico became the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, and their home fans roared their approval.

Since then, the tournament has not stopped delivering. Spain have looked ominous. Lamine Yamal inspired a convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, confirming the teenage sensation as one of the genuine stars of this competition. The young winger is dazzling crowds across North America and appears determined to carry Spain deep into the knockout rounds.

Not every giant has had it so easy. The US men’s team have already secured their place in the knockout stage after beating Australia 2-0, a result that sent the host nation into celebration. Playing on home soil with the eyes of an entire continent watching, the USMNT have handled the pressure with maturity and composure.

Meanwhile, there have been shock results aplenty. Cabo Verde earned a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay, with Kevin Pina’s free-kick and a goal from Helio Varela completing one of the tournament’s most memorable comebacks. Tunisia were eliminated after failing to contain Japan’s swift attacking play.

The expanded format has also brought new faces to the global stage. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan are all making their World Cup debuts, and each has contributed to a group stage that has felt electric from the opening whistle.

In terms of the laws of the game, the tournament has introduced a raft of new regulations designed to clean up the sport, and FIFA’s use of VAR is considered much better than in many domestic leagues. Players being substituted must now leave the field within 10 seconds, or the substitute must wait a full minute before entering. Meanwhile, VAR has been expanded to cover clear errors on second yellow cards and wrongly awarded corner kicks. The changes have proven divisive in press boxes across the continent, but few can argue the games have felt tighter and more sharply contested.

The knockout stage begins June 28, with the final scheduled for July 19. Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what is widely expected to be his farewell tournament, remain among the favourites. France, Brazil, Germany, and England are all lurking with intent. Every match from here carries the weight of history.

The Miami Heat have a new superstar at long last.

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP and the 2021 NBA Finals MVP, to the Heat in a deal that was finalized shortly before midnight on Monday, June 22.

It's a blockbuster trade in every sense of the word. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Heat will receive Antetokounmpo and veteran Bobby Portis in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and a second-round pick.

With the move, the Heat instantly improve their standing in the East, and team president Pat Riley once again delivers a star player to Miami. Antetokounmpo also gets his wish. He had long been linked to Miami, and he and Heat captain Bam Adebayo share the same agent, Alex Saratsis.

Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, and leaves Milwaukee as one of the franchise greats in his 13 seasons with the team.

Antetokounmpo departs as the Bucks’ all-time leader in points (21,531), rebounds (8,882), assists (4,484), blocks (1,088), triple-doubles (56), games played (895), field goals (7,898) and field goal attempts (14,266).

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He delivered an NBA championship to Milwaukee in 2021, after he carried the Bucks past the Phoenix Suns in six games. Antetokounmpo had maintained that he wanted to continue to compete for championships and had become frustrated with Milwaukee’s recent performance.

The Bucks finished the season 32-50, which ranked them 11th in the Eastern Conference, well below the top contending teams.

Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@usatodayco.com.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Miami Heat for major haul to Bucks

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has apparently had enough of his teammate, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

Joining "Pardon My Take," which is hosted by Big Cat and PFT Commenter, Kittle was asked about Aiyuk. What Kittle said leaves no doubt that Aiyuk has indeed played his last down for the 49ers.

"The last time I saw Aiyuk was, call it Week 6, 7 or 8. I don't really know," Kittle told PFF Commenter who is a Washington Commanders fan.

"I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he'd always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles per hour and watched him stop on a dime. He's still got, but that was eight months ago, so I don't really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess."

After PFF Commenter responded, Kittle repeated, "You have fun with all that comes with it." When PFF Commenter replied that once Aiyuk lands with the Commanders, he'll finally be happy, Kittle added one more zinger.

“You guys have fun with that I guess.”

George Kittle when asked by Commanders fan PFT Commenter if he should be excited for Brandon Aiyuk.

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"Yeah, you're right, I wouldn't be happy either if a team paid me $130 million."

After the two went back and forth on the situation between the 49ers and Aiyuk a bit, Kittle did compliment Aiyuk's talent: "He's an alien, for sure."

It sure sounds like Kittle is tired of the Aiyuk drama and ready for the 49ers to move on. It's interesting because Kittle defended Aiyuk not too long ago. The truth is, Aiyuk going on social media to call the 49ers stupid and wearing another team's gear probably cost him any support he had left in the San Francisco locker room.

Aiyuk's eventual release is a matter of when, not if. If he reports to training camp next month, things could happen quickly. And when he's clear, the Commanders are the favorite to sign him.

While everyone will focus on Kittle essentially telling the Commanders, "to have fun with that," he said something much more interesting. He said Aiyuk ran 22 miles per hour eight months ago. That would be one year after his injury. For all those saying Aiyuk is finished, it sure doesn't sound that way.

Now we wait.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Kittle says two interesting things about Aiyuk