NBA Rumors: Celtics Not Ruling Out Trading Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The only untouchable in the Massachusetts franchise is Jayson Tatum, everyone else could leave this same summer, especially the other big star of the team
The Boston Celtics, along with the Miami Heat, have positioned themselves as the top two contenders to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speculations about the future of the Milwaukee Bucks star are rising, and new information suggests that the Massachusetts franchise is willing to explore practically any scenario to strengthen their roster.
According to Kevin O'Connor from Yahoo Sports, the Celtics are highly active in the market and are open to negotiate with any player on the team, with one exception: Jayson Tatum.
"I've heard that Boston is very active in the market right now, making calls. Boston is open to trading anyone except Jayson Tatum. That doesn't necessarily mean they will end up with Giannis at the end of the day. But I do believe, from all the conversations I've had, that the Celtics are in the running for Giannis. They are pushing to get him, and right now it seems like a race between two teams alongside Miami to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo," O'Connor explained.
Jaylen Brown inevitably appears in the speculations
Based on that information, the journalist himself considers that, by process of elimination, Jaylen Brown should be regarded as a negotiable player if necessary.
The situation is particularly striking considering Brown's importance in the franchise's recent successes.
The forward was named Finals MVP in 2024 and further elevated his game during the last regular season, taking on leadership of the team for much of the season while Jayson Tatum recovered from an Achilles tendon injury.
Tatum managed to return much earlier than expected and played in the last few games of the season, but the Celtics ultimately fell in the first round of the playoffs.
Giannis, closer to defining his future
O'Connor also stated that Antetokounmpo's situation could be resolved very soon.
According to his information, the transfer of the Greek player would occur once the NBA Finals are over and before the Draft, which will take place in just two weeks.
The operation, therefore, is entering a decisive and increasingly imminent phase.
The big question: Would Brown be part of a deal for Giannis?
The possibility of Boston using Jaylen Brown as a key piece to try to persuade Milwaukee naturally arises given the current context.
Miami's offer for Antetokounmpo has already been revealed and is considered a very attractive package. Therefore, it's hard to imagine that the Celtics could surpass it without including a top-tier player.
And it's precisely there that Brown's name comes into play, as his inclusion in a hypothetical negotiation could completely shift the balance of power in the race to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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