Celtics miss out on Giannis Antetokounmpo; Spurs eye Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Boston Celtics attempted to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, offering Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks. The trade fell through, with the Milwaukee Bucks sending Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat instead. This outcome is seen as a positive development for the San Antonio Spurs, who have been linked to Brown following their NBA Finals loss. While the Spurs have sufficient playmaking wings, Brown's significant scoring ability may attract their interest this summer.
- •Celtics offered Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Milwaukee Bucks traded Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat.
- •Spurs may inquire about Brown this summer.
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds with Celtics.
- •Spurs seek to enhance their competitiveness in the West.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics' massive Jaylen Brown-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade whiff is good news for Spurs
"The San Antonio Spurs received positive trade news on Monday night.
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