It was a long time coming, and this summer it finally happened. The rebuild for the Milwaukee Bucks is now in full swing following their trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. As with any transaction that large, there is a lot to unpack. In preparation for the 2026-27 NBA season, let’s take a look at the fantasy impact on the players that were traded.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Breakdown
Miami Heat – Giannis Antetokounmpo

It makes sense to start at the top. Following his trade to Miami, the forward is still coming off the board late in the first round, and there’s good reason for it. Even in a less-than-ideal situation with the Bucks last season, Antetokounmpo still averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. It was a noticeable decrease from the 30.4 points he averaged the year prior after three straight years of averaging at least 30 points per game. Also, for the first time since 2016-2017, the forward failed to average double digits in rebounds.

To be fair, health was also an issue, as Antetokounmpo only played in just 36 games. He didn’t participate in the World Cup qualifiers this summer for Greece, as the superstar is truly locked in on bouncing back in his new home. Based on the ADP, there’s not a lot of room for upside, but he could be in position to deliver it after being rejuvenated by the trade.

Miami Heat – Bobby Portis

Coming off the bench is nothing for Portis. That will continue this season in his new home. On average, Portis averages about 25 minutes per game, and I’d expect that to continue this season. He’s listed as the backup to both Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo entering the season. While playing time might be a little tough to come by, the forward’s versatility should work to his advantage.

Yes, Portis’ role might be limited, maybe a little more than it was with Milwaukee, but he also should dominate as the lead for the second unit. Overall, we can expect about 12 to 15 points and around six rebounds a game from Portis, assuming he plays around 20 to 25 minutes a game.

Milwaukee Bucks – Tyler Herro

Shots, shots, and more shots. When looking at the Bucks’ depth chart, who else is going to shoot the ball and generate offense? It’s going to be between Herro and Kyle Kuzma. Of the two, Herro is the one I have more trust in. Last year, he had a usage of 24.8%, and I would expect it to increase this year. The fact is that there are limited ball-handlers on Milwaukee’s depth chart. Herro is the best option, and should serve to benefit the guard from a fantasy perspective.

Herro averaged 20.5 points and 4.1 assists per game last season with 2.5 three-pointers. I’d expect all of those numbers to rise, potentially to career-high levels this season. And as the usage increases, we’ll also reap the benefits of his efficiency. Herro shot 48% from the field and also 91.7% from the free-throw line last season.

Milwaukee Bucks – Kel’el Ware

What can Ware do with more than 22.1 minutes a game last season? He started 34 games last season, and we got a glimpse of what he’s capable of; Ware finished with 11.1 points and nine rebounds per game. Pick your metric, and aside from free throws, three-pointers, and assists, Ware finishes at the top of the list.

With both Portis and Antetokounmpo headed to Miami, and Ware being out of the shadow of Adebayo, there are limited obstacles to playing time for the 22-year-old. Kuzma averaged 4.5 rebounds per game, and Turner averaged just 5.3. The Bucks will need an interior presence, and Ware is instantly Milwaukee’s best rebounder.

Milwaukee Bucks – Jamie Jaquez Jr

After a rough sophomore season, Jaquez bounced back in a large way last season. Given the state of the Bucks, the trade return from Miami now essentially makes up the new core in Milwaukee. In 28 minutes per game last season, Jaquez took a huge step forward last season. He averaged 15.4 points, five rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He did it while shooting 50.7%, and this season sets up to be another year in which he sets career highs.

Milwaukee Bucks – Kasparas Jakicionis

Playing time for Jakicionis as a rookie was hard to come by for the guard last season. Ultimately, he averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in about 18 minutes. When he got extended minutes, the guard did show the ability to score in double figures and hand out assists.

While the path to playing time is likely easier in Milwaukee, I’m not sure to what extent it will be. With success, Jakicionis could force his way into more action. At this point, though, he’s only worth a look in deeper leagues.

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