Celtics may wait on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Boston Celtics are considering their approach to a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with discussions ongoing. The Milwaukee Bucks have set a self-imposed deadline ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, raising questions about whether the Celtics will act before this date. Analysts from the "Zolak and Bertrand" show suggest Boston might take a more patient stance regarding the two-time MVP. The Celtics could still pursue a deal even if they do not trade for Antetokounmpo before the draft, but the situation remains fluid.
- •Celtics assess potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Milwaukee Bucks set a deadline for potential trade discussions.
- •Boston may take a patient approach to negotiations.
- •Trade scenarios remain possible after the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Analysts provide insights on Celtics' trade strategy.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics may be willing to wait out the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga
"Will Boston pull the trigger on a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade?
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 8:06 AMJaylen Brown on Blazers' radar
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 8:06 AMBucks asking for too much for Giannis Antetokounmpo
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 8:06 AMCeltics inquired about Rudy Gobert at the trade deadline
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 5:13 AMIsaiah Stewart is on the trade block and on the radar of multiple teams across the league
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 4:51 AMJeremy Lin reveals what made the Knicks' 2026 championship run special
- NBA•Jun 20, 2026, 3:20 AMIsaiah Stewart emerges as trade candidate as Pistons seek more shooting
