NBA rumors: Celtics frustrated with Giannis process, Thunder cost
FanSided • • sports
Key Points:
- The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics have become complicated, with Boston expressing frustration over premature talks involving a third team and wanting a direct deal with Milwaukee.
- The primary contenders for Giannis remain the Miami Heat and the Celtics, with a deal expected before the NBA Draft; if no agreement is reached, Milwaukee may focus on acquiring Jaylen Brown.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder are considering trading Lou Dort to save salary cap space, with Dort potentially fitting well with the Celtics if they trade Brown, given his defensive skills and three-point shooting.
- Kyrie Irving, recovering from a torn ACL and expected to play alongside rookie Cooper Flagg, is not anticipated to be traded by the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, as the team wants to evaluate their potential together before making any moves.
