Giannis Puts On the Miami Jersey, and Number 34 Stays in Milwaukee

The big transfer of the summer is done: Giannis Antetokounmpo is moving to the Miami Heat. And like every new beginning, it comes with a new picture - the Greek superstar will wear number 7 in Miami, not the recognizable 34 with which he became a legend in Milwaukee. The club is already figuring out how to accommodate fans who already bought a jersey with the old number. Coming to Miami with Giannis is Bobby Portis, who will wear number 95 - never used before in the franchise's history. One MVP changes his number like changing houses, and the whole league is waiting to see whether the new address will bring him what Milwaukee couldn't - another ring.

Jokić Pledged Loyalty to Denver, but the Word "Business" Says It All

Nikola Jokić was the first to calm the whole story about his future. After Serbia's 94:81 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers - where he recorded a triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists - the three-time MVP was blunt: "My idea and wish is to stay in Denver. I'll probably sign an extension next season, the reason is strictly business." He wants to stay until the end of his career, but added that it depends on the club. By waiting, Jokić could secure a longer and richer contract - he's already entitled to a four-year extension worth around 280 million dollars. The Balkan man who least likes fanfare always says a lot with few words - "strictly business" is all you need to know.

Real Madrid Grabbed the Coach Who Worked a Miracle at Valencia

In Europe, the biggest move was made by Real Madrid, which announced Pedro Martínez, the EuroLeague's best coach last season, as its new coach. The contract is for three years, until the end of the 2028/29 season. Martínez comes off one of the best seasons in Valencia's history - he took it to its first-ever EuroLeague Final Four, plus trophies in the Super Cup and the Liga Endesa. Interestingly, he is among the rare coaches to have won the Spanish league without ever coaching Real or Barcelona - and twice with Valencia at that. At 65, he finally gets a club from the very top. Sometimes the greatest recognition comes late, but when it does, it comes from the most powerful.

Nate Sestina from Milan to Tony Parker's Club - and to Macedonia's Jersey

Basketball here got news from France: Macedonian international Nate Sestina is close to signing with ASVEL, the club of the legendary Tony Parker, after his contract with Olimpia Milano expired. Sestina got a Macedonian passport late last year, but an injury had to postpone his national-team debut. Now, with a job at one of France's more serious clubs, he'll be in form when the call comes. Macedonian basketball has spent decades hunting for players who'll raise the level - this time, the player comes with a EuroLeague résumé. Whether Sestina will be the reinforcement the national team has long been seeking, we'll see when he finally pulls on the jersey.

Luka Stojanovski Signed for MZT - the Most Decorated Club Builds a New Team

At home, the most decorated Macedonian basketball club, MZT Skopje Aerodrom, has agreed on another international for next season. The new member of the "Storks" is Luka Stojanovski, a 26-year-old shooting guard and current Macedonian international who comes from Pelister. The domestic champion keeps gathering players with national-team experience, which says the ambitions aren't just for the domestic league. Stojanovski brings an age right at the peak of a career and experience from the Macedonian championship. The question every MZT fan asks every summer stays the same - is this team enough to return the club where it thinks it belongs, in the regional competitions where it measures itself against bigger budgets.