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Winners and losers from Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signing with Bucks

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum on February 22, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum on February 22, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 31: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives the ball against Marvin Williams #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Loser: Miami Heat/Dallas Mavericks/Toronto Raptors

The Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors were rumored to be at the top of the list of free agent destinations for Antetokounmpo if he made it that far next summer. All three teams were extremely hesitant to add money to their 2021 cap or at least money they couldn’t easily move.

With Antetokounmpo off-limits, these teams will have to shift gears entirely and focus their attention elsewhere. Kawhi Leonard (player option), Rudy Gobert, Victor Oladipo, Jrue Holiday (player option) and Kyle Lowry are now some of the top names on the list. Milwaukee can work an extension with Holiday in February so we’ll see if that happens in a couple of months.

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