Miami Heat Could Pair Khris Middleton With Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Miami Heat Could Pair Khris Middleton With Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Heat are the frontrunners in the Giannis sweepstakes with rumors of Boston and the Warriors creeping in. According to Ethan J. Skolnick, the Heat, if they land Giannis, could target Khris Middleton to appease him. Giannis and Khris spent 12 seasons together in Milwaukee and built a close bond, even winning an NBA championship as a one-two punch.

By Samir Mehdi

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