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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 19
Celtics Made 1 Call on Giannis Trade, Eyeing Renewed Pursuit This Offseason
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 19

Celtics Made 1 Call on Giannis Trade, Eyeing Renewed Pursuit This Offseason

7 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 19
  • Shams Charania said Boston checked in on Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2026 trade deadline, making a call and holding concept-level talks rather than detailed negotiations.
  • Charania said Miami and Minnesota had more extensive back-and-forth discussions, while Cleveland, the Lakers, the Knicks and Boston registered interest without reaching particulars.
  • Those talks stalled because any serious package would require mutual engagement from Milwaukee before Boston would put key players into a formal offer.
  • Boston's interest could carry into the offseason as the Celtics look to add rim pressure, even if Brad Stevens is unlikely to make a public pursuit a focal point.
As the Giannis sweepstakes begin, what trade package could realistically pry the superstar from Milwaukee before the NBA draft?
Should the Celtics dismantle their Tatum-Brown duo for a chance at Giannis, or is the price of a superstar too high?