Key Points
- ESPN's Shams Charania reports Boston and Miami are the two finalists to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee
- The Celtics' offer centers on Jaylen Brown; the Heat's package includes Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and the No. 13 pick
- A trade is expected before the NBA Draft begins Tuesday, June 23, aligning with co-owner Jimmy Haslam's self-imposed deadline
- Both Boston and Miami are preferred destinations for Antetokounmpo, but the Bucks' asking price has been called "unrealistic" by teams in trade talks
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga has narrowed to two teams. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday that the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the final two contenders to land the two-time MVP from Milwaukee, with a deal expected before the 2026 NBA Draft begins Tuesday night.
The Celtics' Offer
Boston's package centers on Jaylen Brown. Charania was direct about the stakes: "If the Milwaukee Bucks go with the Celtics offer, Jaylen Brown will be in Milwaukee." The Celtics, who blew a 3-1 series lead against Philadelphia in the first round, would be pairing Antetokounmpo with Jayson Tatum in a bid to reopen a championship window that appeared to close this spring.
The Heat's Offer
Miami's trade proposal is broader: Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis, plus draft capital including the No. 13 overall pick. Both Boston and Miami are listed as preferred destinations for Antetokounmpo, according to ESPN. However, the Bucks' asking price has been called "unrealistic" by teams in trade talks, per NBC Sports.
Milwaukee's Timeline
The Bucks went 32-50 this season and missed the postseason entirely, a collapse that spiraled into an NBA investigation over the franchise's decision to bench a healthy Antetokounmpo. Giannis earns $54.1 million and has one guaranteed year remaining on his contract. Co-owner Jimmy Haslam's self-imposed deadline aligns with draft night, creating a 24-hour window for the Giannis trade talks to reach a conclusion.
Source: ESPN, NBC Sports
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