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Celtics consider trade for Giannis amid NBA trade rumors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Celtics consider trade for Giannis amid NBA trade rumors
Summary

The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, with trade discussions gaining momentum as the NBA draft approaches. Giannis, a two-time MVP, is expected to be traded soon, and while the Miami Heat are viewed as frontrunners, the Celtics may have the strongest trade offer. Any potential deal would likely involve Jaylen Brown, complicating the trade scenario as the Milwaukee Bucks may need a third team to accommodate Brown's supermax contract. Discussions around the trade and its implications for both franchises continue, with analysts weighing in on the feasibility and impact of such a move.

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  • •Boston Celtics are targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo for a trade.
  • •Trade talks are intensifying with the NBA draft approaching.
  • •Giannis is expected to be dealt before early July.
  • •Jaylen Brown's involvement complicates potential trade negotiations.
  • •Celtics' trade offer seen as competitive against other suitors.
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  • 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Exploring whether the Celtics should push forward with a Giannis trade
What they're saying
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The Boston Celtics reportedly hold interest in trading for Giannis, but is it the right thing for the franchise to do?

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