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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions focus on Heat and Celtics ahead of draft

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions focus on Heat and Celtics ahead of draft
Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential trade from the Milwaukee Bucks is gaining urgency with the 2026 NBA Draft imminent. The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are leading candidates to acquire the 10-time All-Star. The Heat's reported offer includes Tyler Herro, along with recent first-round picks Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel’el Ware, plus the No. 13 draft pick. The Celtics are expected to center their proposal around Jaylen Brown, who is coming off a career-high scoring season. The situation is fluid, with the possibility of other teams entering the mix as the draft approaches.

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  • •Antetokounmpo may be traded before the June 2026 NBA Draft.
  • •Miami's potential offer includes Tyler Herro and three recent first-round picks.
  • •Jaylen Brown is expected to be key in Boston's proposal for Antetokounmpo.
  • •Antetokounmpo's player option for 2027-28 complicates long-term trade considerations.
  • •Suspense remains over other potential teams entering trade discussions.
Latest Updates
  • 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Greece pushing for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Celtics
  • 2:55 PMESPN — Sources: Celtics, Heat finalists for Giannis trade...
  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Heat or Celtics gets final NBA Draft deadline
  • 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reportedly down to Heat and Celtics, includes some premier talent going to Bucks
  • 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: Heat, Celtics front-runners
What they're saying
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded to his new team before the 2026 NBA Draft starts. The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics reportedly are the finalists to land the Milwaukee Bucks forward. His home country, Greece, made its pick…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the start of the NBA draft Tuesday, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as finalists to land the Bucks superstar, sources told ESPN.

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The Milwaukee Bucks ideally want to decide star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's fate before Tuesday's NBA draft. How close are they to a deal?

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