Updated
Updated · NESN · Jun 21
Giannis Trade Race Expands to 3 Teams as NBA Draft Nears
Updated
Updated · NESN · Jun 21

Giannis Trade Race Expands to 3 Teams as NBA Draft Nears

3 articles · Updated · NESN · Jun 21

Summary

  • ESPN reported Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade market has widened from a Heat-Celtics battle to a three-team race that now includes the Timberwolves.
  • Tuesday's NBA Draft is accelerating talks, with Boston, Minnesota and Miami emerging as the teams most often linked to the Bucks star.
  • Milwaukee is reportedly unimpressed with Miami's current offer, while Antetokounmpo is said to prefer a destination that can still contend for a championship after a deal.
  • That dynamic could help Boston and Minnesota, both viewed as having stronger trade assets and clearer win-now cases as the sweepstakes intensifies.

Insights

Which team can meet Milwaukee's massive asking price for Giannis and still remain a true title contender?
As a dark horse, can Minnesota land Giannis without trading the 'off limits' Jaden McDaniels?
Will Boston risk its championship core by trading Finals MVP Jaylen Brown for Giannis?