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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez addresses rumors linking him to Giannis trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez addresses rumors linking him to Giannis trade

Summary

Boston Celtics player Hugo Gonzalez commented on trade rumors linking him to Giannis Antetokounmpo before Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat. Gonzalez, a young star drafted 28th overall in 2025, indicated he is not bothered by trade discussions, acknowledging such matters are commonplace in the NBA. He emphasized the nature of contracts and the potential for trades as part of the business. Last season, he played 74 games and averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Discussions surrounding his potential involvement in a trade package were prevalent due to the Celtics' interest in acquiring Antetokounmpo.

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•Gonzalez was at the center of Giannis trade speculation this summer.
•He views trade rumors as a normal aspect of the NBA.
•He averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in his rookie season.
•Celtics are reportedly high on Gonzalez's potential.

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5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics news: Young Boston star gets brutally honest at being center of Giannis trade rumors

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Before Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics were one of the teams believed to have been involved in trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks. Amidst the chatter was what the framework of a potential Celtics’ trade package would look like. Hugo Gonzalez, arguably the Celtics’ top young player, saw his name appear in […] The post Celtics news: Young Boston star gets brutally honest at being center of Giannis trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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