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Bucks Set Giannis Trade Deadline Pre-2026 Draft, Celtics Top Contenders

5/10/2026

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Summary

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Co-owner Jimmy Haslam says the Milwaukee Bucks will decide Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future before the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Antetokounmpo has indicated he prefers a trade to a true Eastern Conference contender.
The Boston Celtics emerge as the leading Eastern contender, likely needing to include Jaylen Brown in any Antetokounmpo deal.
The Portland Trail Blazers have proposed a three-team deal that would send Jerami Grant’s $34 million contract and future picks to Milwaukee.

History

Historical Context

On July 8, 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s “The Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, reuniting with Dwyane Wade and adding Chris Bosh. The Heat used $46 million of cap space and traded four future first-round and two second-round picks for the trio’s six-year, $110.1 million contracts, forming the NBA’s first modern superteam. The move launched a decade of player-empowerment and multi-star free-agency deals.

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Story summary

Co-owner Jimmy Haslam says the Milwaukee Bucks will decide Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future before the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Antetokounmpo has indicated he prefers a trade to a true Eastern Conference contender.
The Boston Celtics emerge as the leading Eastern contender, likely needing to include Jaylen Brown in any Antetokounmpo deal.
The Portland Trail Blazers have proposed a three-team deal that would send Jerami Grant’s $34 million contract and future picks to Milwaukee.

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