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Celtics Target Giannis, Weigh Jaylen Brown Trade

6/6/2026

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Celtics Pursue Giannis

Celtics are pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, possibly trading Jaylen Brown.
The deal would send Giannis and a $706,566 exception to Boston for Brown and No. 27 picks in 2026-27.
NBA insider Jake Fischer listed the Celtics among teams unlikely to acquire Giannis, noting Brown's eligibility for a $141.9 million extension paying $70 million annually through 2032.
Former Celtics Evan Turner says keeping Brown and Jayson Tatum together may be wiser than swapping Brown for Giannis.

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Giannis Eyes Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo holds a $62.7 million player option for 2027-28, giving him leverage to choose his destination before June 29, 2027 deadline.
Miami Heat must persuade him the post-trade roster will stay competitive, even though signing him would max the cap and leave a mid-level exception.
Sources expect any Giannis deal to be finalized before the NBA Draft on June 23, 2026, after his recent Miami visit tied to FIFA World Cup content.

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Celtics Pursue Giannis

Celtics are pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, possibly trading Jaylen Brown.
The deal would send Giannis and a $706,566 exception to Boston for Brown and No. 27 picks in 2026-27.
NBA insider Jake Fischer listed the Celtics among teams unlikely to acquire Giannis, noting Brown's eligibility for a $141.9 million extension paying $70 million annually through 2032.
Former Celtics Evan Turner says keeping Brown and Jayson Tatum together may be wiser than swapping Brown for Giannis.

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