Celtics prepared to offer Giannis Antetokounmpo extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, a league source clarified that Giannis Antetokounmpo's impending contract extension was not a reason the Boston Celtics did not acquire him. The Celtics were ready to propose a full three-year, 35% extension for Antetokounmpo, countering assumptions regarding their interest and strategy. This information came to light through a report from CelticsBlog.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo is up for a contract extension.
- •Celtics were willing to offer a three-year extension.
- •CelticsBlog reported on the situation.
- •The information emerged on July 2, 2026.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo's upcoming extension was not why Celtics didn't land him?
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