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Celtics Trade Block Jaylen Brown for Giannis, Heat Finalists

6/22/2026

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Summary

Brown Trade Block

The Boston Celtics have placed Jaylen Brown on the trade block for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Insiders Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania say the Celtics and Miami Heat are the two finalists.
Brown averages 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists and carries a $57.1 million salary with $183 million through 2028-29.
Shams Charania confirmed the transaction would be a one-for-one trade with no third team.

Summary

Giannis Stalls Trade

The Bucks cannot sign Giannis Antetokounmpo to a new contract until October 1, which limits their trade leverage.
League executives say the Giannis saga has slowed NBA trade activity as teams await Milwaukee’s move.
Milwaukee’s trade package could involve the Timberwolves, Trail Blazers or Clippers and adds interest in Boston’s 19-year-old guard Hugo Gonzalez.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 three-team deal that sent Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers, who went 22-5 after the trade, sparked a power shift, helping the Lakers win back-to-back titles and prompting the Celtics to rebuild around a new “Big Three.” After Boston’s 2024 championship, the 2026 proposal to swap Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo mirrors those salary-driven, league-altering moves.

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Brown Trade Block

The Boston Celtics have placed Jaylen Brown on the trade block for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Insiders Brian Windhorst and Shams Charania say the Celtics and Miami Heat are the two finalists.
Brown averages 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists and carries a $57.1 million salary with $183 million through 2028-29.
Shams Charania confirmed the transaction would be a one-for-one trade with no third team.

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