Celtics Submitted Trade Offer to Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per Report
Bill Simmons said Boston made an offer in the past week, and insiders say Jaylen Brown could be the key to a blockbuster deal.
- The Boston Celtics have reportedly submitted a trade offer for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, entering the active pursuit for the two-time NBA MVP alongside the Miami Heat.
- Speculation intensified after NBA insider Bill Simmons reported on his podcast that Boston is 'not just dipping their toe in, but diving in' on a potential deal for Antetokounmpo.
- To beat Miami's offer, which reportedly includes guard Tyler Herro and center Kel'el Ware, Boston may need to include All-NBA Second Team selection Jaylen Brown, who carries a $57.1 million cap hit next season.
- ESPN writer Brian Windhorst cautioned that Boston typically keeps business quiet, warning against assuming the Celtics would trade Brown for the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo without further clarity.
- With the NBA Draft scheduled for June 23, the Bucks are actively assessing competing offers to finalize a trade before the deadline, as both teams race to complete negotiations.
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New Giannis Trade Rumors Reveal When Celtics Made Offer amid Jaylen Brown Buzz Before NBA Draft
With the Boston Celtics reportedly interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo and perhaps willing to trade Jaylen Brown to make it happen, more details have emerged about their pursuit.
Although Giannis himself makes it clear everywhere that he wants to stay in Milwaukee for many more years, Bill Simmons mentioned new suitors for the Greek Freak.
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