Boston Celtics weigh options beyond trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Boston Celtics are contemplating their offseason strategy without pursuing a trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens is considering various alternatives to bolster the team. Among the options are leveraging the traded player exception or midlevel exception to add players, making medium-sized trades, or seeking another lesser-known star. The internal discussions reflect a desire to reshuffle the roster to enhance their competitiveness for the upcoming season.
- •Celtics are not actively pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade talks.
- •Brad Stevens exploring alternative strategies to enhance the roster.
- •Options include using the traded player exception or midlevel exception.
- •Celtics considering medium-sized trades to shake up the lineup.
- •Internal discussions reflect a need for competitive improvement.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Not everyone wants the Boston Celtics to trade for Giannis
"What should their offseason look like if they elect to go in another direction?
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