Heat & Raptors Reportedly Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo's free agency decision is at the top of people's minds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the verge of winning back-to-back MVP trophies and thanks to his play, the Milwaukee Bucks have become real title contenders. However, it remains to be seen whether or not they are good enough to kick it with teams like the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics in the playoffs. In fact, the team has a lot riding on this season as it could determine whether or not Giannis wants to come back to the franchise during his 2021 free agency search.

Of course, the Bucks could give him upwards of $250 million but if the team isn't good enough, he may go somewhere else. According to NBA writer Vincent Goodwill, it seems like the word around town is that Giannis is looking at two other teams not named the Milwaukee Bucks. In fact, those teams are the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors.

The Heat certainly makes the most sense as they currently have Jimmy Butler and a plethora of other rising young stars who would complement Giannis well. Meanwhile, the Raptors have some big decisions coming up in regards to whether or not they're going to keep Kyle Lowry and pay Fred VanVleet. Despite this, the Raptors have strong assets and Giannis could definitely thrive on that roster.

As it stands, nothing is confirmed although these rumors do paint an interesting picture heading into next season.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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