Simmons outlines Celtics' position on Giannis contract extension

Bill Simmons discussed on his podcast that the Boston Celtics were hesitant to extend Giannis Antetokounmpo at a 35 percent max contract. According to Simmons, the Celtics were close to acquiring Giannis but ultimately did not agree on contract terms involving a three-year extension he sought. The situation escalated to where the Bucks had a non-trade agreement with Giannis. The Miami Heat's trade offer prevailed, which included the addition of player Kasparas Jakucionis after Giannis approved the deal. The Celtics' reluctance may stem from a strategy to avoid having two supermax contracts on their roster.

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