Celtics make significant move for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Boston Celtics are reportedly pursuing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the NBA Draft approaches on Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks are weighing offers and need to decide soon if they want draft picks in this year's draft. NBA insider Marc Stein suggests the Celtics have a legitimate chance with a trade centered around Jaylen Brown. The Bucks have historically preferred a deal involving a third team to mitigate cap implications, but recent discussions indicate they might be open to proceeding with the Celtics directly. The situation remains fluid as the deadline nears.
- •Celtics linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks.
- •NBA Draft set for Tuesday may pressure Bucks to finalize a deal.
- •Marc Stein reports Celtics have a 'real shot' with a Jaylen Brown offer.
- •Bucks may be willing to negotiate without a third team involved.
- •Trade discussions have intensified leading up to the draft deadline.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Drops Huge Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Update As Draft Nears
"The Boston Celtics have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade rumors since last season's trade deadline, but now may be the time they actually land him.
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