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Heat are proving the Timberwolves were genius to avoid a Giannis trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves should be thrilled that they didn't end up trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

By Jack Simone · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Writer Jack Simone argues Miami's struggles prove the Timberwolves were right not to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Heat started the season 3-6 after gutting roster depth to acquire Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee.
Simone highlights that trading for Antetokounmpo would have prevented Minnesota from acquiring point guard LaMelo Ball.

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Dunking with Wolves writer Jack Simone argues that the Minnesota Timberwolves made the right decision by not trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Following the Miami Heat's 3-6 start after acquiring Antetokounmpo, Simone contends that Miami gutted its depth and created an insufficient supporting cast, mirroring issues previously faced by the Milwaukee Bucks.

In contrast, the writer highlights Minnesota's alternative moves, including acquiring LaMelo Ball and signing Jonathan Kuminga alongside Anthony Edwards. Simone notes that meeting Milwaukee's steep asking price would have drained the Timberwolves' depth and created spacing issues alongside Rudy Gobert.

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