The Boston Celtics are going all-in on trying to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Boston has reportedly made Jaylen Brown available in a potential deal for Antetokounmpo after previously being cautious about including the 29-year-old.
The aggressive approach puts the Celtics alongside the Miami Heat among finalists to land the two-time MVP in a deal that could come together before the NBA draft gets underway Tuesday, Windhorst adds. Miami has been trying to recruit third and fourth teams into a potential trade to improve its offer.
The Heat currently hold the 13th overall selection, while the Celtics are set to select 27th overall. Both Boston and Miami can include up to three first-round selections in a potential deal.
Brown is coming off the best year of his career, averaging 28.7 points on 47% shooting in 71 games. He also earned his fifth All-Star selection and was sixth in MVP voting.
The former third-overall pick's career year came with Jayson Tatum sidelined for the majority of the season due to a torn Achilles he suffered in 2025. Brown is currently under contract through the 2028-2029 campaign after signing a five-year extension worth up to $304 million in July of 2023.
Antetokounmpo has been the subject of trade rumors over the last year and is expected to be dealt this summer after a 13-year run with the Bucks. The 10-time All-Star is set to make $58.5 million next season and holds a $62.8-million player option for 2027-28.
