As draft nears, Heat and Celtics emerge as finalists for Giannis

Key Points:

• The Miami Heat will host an NBA Draft party Tuesday night at Kaseya Center, but it remains uncertain if the celebration will be for welcoming their new first-round draft pick or for acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
• The Heat, holding the 13th overall pick in the first round, are aggressively pursuing a trade for Antetokounmpo, with the pick expected to be part of any trade offer; however, NBA rules prevent them from trading this pick directly, so they would select a player on behalf of the Bucks as part of a prearranged deal.
• The Boston Celtics are also in contention for Antetokounmpo, reportedly offering five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown in trade talks, making the competition for the star player intense ahead of the draft.
• Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants a decision on Antetokounmpo's future by the draft, with expectations that a trade to either the Heat or Celtics will be completed before the first round begins Tuesday night.
• Regardless of the trade outcome, the Heat will proceed with their draft plans, selecting at No. 13 between 9:05 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., and are hosting a free draft party featuring giveaways and fan activities at Kaseya Center starting at 7 p.m.