Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first trip outside Milwaukee has been a nightmare.
The Miami Heat, who traded for the NBA Finals MVP, are on a three-game losing streak to begin the year. It’s the first time for the franchise since 2007-08, when they finished 15-67.
Giannis fouled out in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets and you could see his frustration on the sideline.
Thanks to a wrinkle in Antetokounmpo’s contract, he could move on quickly if he thinks Miami will spiral.
Giannis could opt out of contract after first season in Miami
Giannis currently has one more year left on his deal but it has a player option.
Antetokounmpo, 31, could choose to opt out of a $62 million final year of his contract to enter free agency.
When he was originally traded to Miami, many assumed he would receive a contract extension. That’s the typical order of things but with the way the season is going, could Giannis reconsider?
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Giannis looks like he’s contemplating life right now losing to the Hornets 💔 https://t.co/GH1L96VQOF
— Heat Central (@TheHeatCentral) October 24, 2026
The 10-time All Star has expressed he left Milwaukee in search of another title. If that goal becomes lofty in Miami, it’s easy to assume he would want to move on.
Where would he go? Golden State? Los Angeles? Back to Milwaukee?
It’s more likely the Heat get right as Giannis and Bam learn to co-exist. But as long as they struggle, the player option will hover over the team’s future.
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