Celtics frustrated with slow Giannis Antetokounmpo trade process

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Celtics frustrated with slow Giannis Antetokounmpo trade process
Summary

The Boston Celtics are reportedly growing frustrated with the ongoing trade process for Giannis Antetokounmpo. As the NBA Draft approaches, Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam suggested a trade for the two-time MVP would be ideal before then. The Celtics and Miami Heat are both in the mix, but no satisfactory offers have been made to the Bucks. Each delay and report mentioning Jaylen Brown potentially strains Boston's relationship with him. The Celtics have been successful with their current duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum, winning a championship in 2024, leading to speculation about their commitment to acquiring Antetokounmpo if negotiations continue to stall.

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  • Celtics linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo amid trade rumors.
  • Bucks have not received satisfactory offers from either team.
  • Celtics growing frustrated with the slow process.
  • Jaylen Brown's relationship with the Celtics may be deteriorating.
  • Celtics won an NBA championship in 2024 with Brown and Tatum.
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  • 2:29 PMYahoo SportsCeltics Reportedly Getting Frustrated With Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Process
  • 11:33 AMYahoo SportsCeltics 'frustrated' by incessant Giannis-to-Boston trade speculation
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The Boston Celtics have been linked with Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade rumors, but the entire situation is dragging out.

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Celtics 'frustrated' by incessant Giannis-to-Boston trade speculation

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