Celtics offer Jaylen Brown to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo before draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Ahead of the NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics have placed Jaylen Brown on the trading block in hopes of acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Reports indicate that Celtics president Brad Stevens is committed to securing Antetokounmpo, especially as competition from the Miami Heat intensifies. If completed, this trade could restructure the Celtics, who have relied on the duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum in recent seasons. Brown's strong performance in the past season has increased his trade value, making this a critical moment for the franchise as they seek to further enhance their roster.
- •Celtics place Jaylen Brown on the trading block for Antetokounmpo.
- •Competition growing from the Miami Heat for Giannis.
- •Brown had a strong season, averaging 28.7 points per game.
- •Potential trade could change the Celtics' roster before the draft.
- •This is the first serious consideration of breaking up Tatum and Brown.
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics go all-in with Jaylen Brown move to win Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes
"Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office have put Jaylen Brown on the trading bloc to land Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft.
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