Celtics and Heat vie for Bucks' Antetokounmpo ahead of NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
As the NBA draft approaches, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are competing for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports indicate that Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is being discussed in trade talks, while the Heat have offered guard Tyler Herro and center Kel’el Ware. The Milwaukee Bucks are weighing short-term win-now options against future-focused deals. Miami's recent struggles and missed playoffs complicate their bid, as they hold the No. 13 pick in the draft. An impending trade deal is expected imminently, with both teams hoping to secure Antetokounmpo's commitment after acquisition.
- •Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown for Antetokounmpo.
- •Heat offer includes Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware.
- •Bucks are evaluating short-term and long-term trade packages.
- •The NBA draft is set for Tuesday night.
- •Antetokounmpo has stated willingness to extend with both teams.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks go with Heat offer over Celtics
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics emerge as heightened competition with Heat to land Bucks’ Antetokounmpo
"MIAMI — The speculation has turned to substance when it comes to a competing bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat again facing the prospect of being bested by the Boston Celtics. After weeks of such conjecture, multiple outlets as well as the South Florida Sun Sentinel sources now say that Celtics’ forward Jaylen Brown is on the table to trade talks, with the notion of adding ...
"The Boston Celtics were reportedly in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, yet the Miami Heat landed the two-time MVP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 4:51 AMGiannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks go with Heat offer over Celtics
The Boston Celtics were reportedly in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, yet the Miami Heat landed the two-time MVP.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:44 PMCeltics emerge as heightened competition with Heat to land Bucks’ Antetokounmpo
MIAMI — The speculation has turned to substance when it comes to a competing bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat again facing the prospect of being bested by the Boston Celtics. After weeks of such conjecture, multiple outlets as well as the South Florida Sun Sentinel sources now say that Celtics’ forward Jaylen Brown is on the table to trade talks, with the notion of adding ...
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