Marcus Morris supports trading Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Former Celtics forward Marcus Morris endorses a potential trade that would send Jaylen Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Morris commented on 'First Take,' suggesting that Brown should lead his own team while expressing confidence in the complementary skills of Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Brown recently earned All-NBA Second-Team honors and is extension eligible after a season with a first-round exit in the playoffs. The Celtics are reportedly exploring major roster changes, making this trade proposal particularly relevant.
- •Marcus Morris believes Jaylen Brown needs his own team.
- •Trade would likely involve Brown moving to the Milwaukee Bucks.
- •Brown was named to the All-NBA Second-Team last season.
- •Celtics faced a first-round playoff exit this year.
- •Potential trade discussions are gathering momentum.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Former Celtics Forward Thinks Trading Jaylen Brown For Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Right Move
"A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could be on the horizon, and there are plenty of rumors of the Boston Celtics trying to acquire the two-time MVP.
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