NBA insider clarifies Celtics' interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
ESPN's Brian Windhorst addressed rumors linking the Boston Celtics to a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo during an appearance on Monday. He indicated that while speculation is rampant, the Celtics have not made any firm trade offers. Windhorst also noted that Antetokounmpo is focused on extending his contract with the Miami Heat, a situation the Milwaukee Bucks wish to resolve before the upcoming NBA Draft on June 23. The Celtics' cautious approach suggests they are carefully evaluating their options regarding Antetokounmpo.
- •Brian Windhorst discusses Celtics-Giannis trade rumors on NBA Today.
- •Celtics have not formally offered a trade for Antetokounmpo.
- •Antetokounmpo reportedly interested in extending with Miami Heat.
- •Milwaukee Bucks may want resolution before June 23 NBA Draft.
- •Speculation surrounding Celtics' strategy continues as offseason approaches.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Lead Celtics Insider Confidently Shoots Down Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors
- 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Top NBA Insider Refutes Major Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumor
"ESPN NBA insider Giannis Antetokounmpo threw cold water on a major rumor about the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
"One of the top Boston Celtics insiders confidently shut down the idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Celtics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:21 PMLead Celtics Insider Confidently Shoots Down Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors
One of the top Boston Celtics insiders confidently shut down the idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Celtics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:09 PMTop NBA Insider Refutes Major Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumor
ESPN NBA insider Giannis Antetokounmpo threw cold water on a major rumor about the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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