Charania: Celtics, Heat Are Finalists For Giannis
Hoops Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the primary finalists to acquire Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a trade expected before the NBA draft begins Tuesday night.
- Milwaukee is engaged in serious talks with both teams, which are Antetokounmpo’s preferred destinations and where he would consider signing a contract extension.
- The Celtics’ offer centers on Jaylen Brown, an established star with a career-high 28.7 points per game and a substantial contract, while Miami’s proposal is more cost-controlled, featuring Tyler Herro, two rookie-scale players, and draft assets.
- Milwaukee’s decision-makers are currently divided between the two offers, and Miami is reportedly seeking additional teams to enhance their package since they cannot match the Celtics’ star asset.
- Antetokounmpo is reportedly comfortable with either destination, but has indicated he would not sign an extension with a “far West team,” narrowing his preferred trade options.
