Celtics pursue trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo involving Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Boston Celtics are actively pursuing a trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, potentially involving forward Jaylen Brown. Negotiations might include the Portland Trail Blazers and Atlanta Hawks as trade partners. Both teams have the assets needed, including multiple first-round draft picks, which could facilitate a three-team trade deal. The Celtics are focused on strengthening their roster for a championship push next season. Boston hopes to finalize a trade that gives them Antetokounmpo while sending Brown to a suitable contender.
- •Celtics prioritize acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
- •Jaylen Brown is central to proposed trade discussions.
- •Trail Blazers and Hawks identified as potential partners.
- •Both teams have valuable assets to facilitate the trade.
- •Boston is seeking to strengthen their roster for a title run.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics have two ideal trade partners to make Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster happen
"To get Giannis, the Celtics would need to ship Jaylen Brown. These two teams would love to have him.
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