The Giannis Effect: Miami’s Big Move & NBA Draft Fallout

The NBA offseason is already delivering fireworks. In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we break down the blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat and examine how the move reshapes the Eastern Conference and the NBA championship landscape.

We also wrap up the First Round of 2026 NBA Draft, discussing the biggest winners and losers, our favorite selections, surprise picks, and which rookies are best positioned to make an immediate impact. From franchise-altering trades to the league’s newest talent, we cover the moves that could define the next NBA season.

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