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Celtics now favorites to land Giannis Antetokounmpo prior to tomorrow's NBA Draft

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics are in the driver's seat if they want to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have let it be known they are only negotiating with the two teams that Giannis has said he'd sign an extension with, the Miami Heat and the Celtics.

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Building a seven-team trade that sees Giannis Antetokounmpo join the Boston Celtics

A seven-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Boston Celtics sounds outrageous, but the framework only starts to make sense if every team gets a specific job.

Boston Celtics News / The Lead / June 22

Which Center Prospects Should Celtics Target in 2026 NBA Draft?

Everyone knows the Boston Celtics need frontcourt help. The question is whether the 2026 NBA Draft offers a solution worth investing in. With more than 24 hours until the draft, the Celtics hold picks 27 and 40.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / June 22

Celtics Reportedly Ready to Cut Ties With Jaylen Brown Irrespective of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Before Banner 18 became reality, Danny Ainge nearly rewrote the Boston Celtics with a different plot. In 2018, with Kyrie Irving already in place, Boston’s architect dreamed of adding Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant to build an unstoppable superteam.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Boston Celtics News / HITC / June 22

Potential 2026 Draft No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa explains why he’s no longer a Boston Celtics fan

AJ Dybantsa grew up surrounded by Boston Celtics memories, but the potential No. 1 pick is already thinking like an NBA opponent. The Brockton, Massachusetts, native once had every reason to root for the team down the road.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22

Celtics may take a huge step to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Greek Freak hasn't seen eye-to-eye with the Bucks, and his desire to win another championship may lead him away from Milwaukee.

Why this Eastern Conference team may be favorite to land Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / June 22

NBA Insider: Celtics Have Not Lost Hope In The Race For Giannis Antetokounmpo

Amid all the uncertainty and buzz surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, the Heat and the Celtics remain the frontrunners to potentially land the Greek superstar.

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Jaylen Brown reveals how much money he would need to play in China

Every man has a price and so does Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics star forward Brown is currently in China as part of an offseason vacation. During an online stream over the weekend, Brown revealed how much money he would need in order to leave the NBA and play professionally in China.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Rich Paul’s cautiously warns Celtics over splitting up Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown tandem

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown has been the subject of rumors since his season ended, which could split as one half of the 2024 champion All-NBA tandem alongside Jayson Tatum, of which Rich Paul is warning the front office.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / June 21

Adding Giannis Antetokounmpo an agonizing decision for Celtics

So much about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo addition for the Celtics feels like a slam dunk. Antetokounmpo embodies Boston’s need for not only a center, but Brad Stevens’ offseason mission statement of finding more impact at the rim and more dunks.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Dark horse NBA team could emerge as a surprise Jaylen Brown suitor

A big trade has yet to go down in the NBA offseason, but eyes continue to be on Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. The forward is consistently rumored as

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / June 20

Four-Time NBA DPOY Emerges as Unexpected Name in Boston Celtics Trade Discussions

Within just days of the New York Knicks creating NBA history, the realm is abuzz with trade discussions. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken center stage, the whispers around Rudy Gobert are gaining significant momentum.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Would Celtics turn to Jayson Tatum to sign off on a Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade?

After Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2025-26 campaign at the conclusion of the regular season, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Derrick White News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Derrick White draws strong trade interest from contending team

If the Boston Celtics trade Derrick White, one Western Conference contender will be near the front of the line. The Minnesota Timberwolves have “strong interest” in White, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Brad Stevens News / Boston Celtics on SI / June 18

Latest Boston Celtics Rumor Fits With Brad Stevens' Expected Offseason Plan

It’s hard to figure out right now if there's more pollen or NBA trade rumors flying around, but we finally got one that makes sense. According to Jake Fischer, the Boston Celtics are looking to trade up in the first round of next week’s draft. It’s not as juicy as the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors, but those have crossed into tedious.

Boston Celtics News / Stadium Rant / June 17

Celtics Best Big Man Options To Bolster Their Front Court In The 2026 Offseason

The Boston Celtics weren’t supposed to be a playoff team entering the 2025-26 season. Many people thought they would end up tanking. Not only because their superstar, Jayson Tatum, was dealing with a torn Achilles, but also because this 2026 draft class is stacked with talent.

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Nikola Vucevic Confident About Getting NBA Opportunity

Nikola Vucevic had a disappointing stint in Boston after being acquired at the trade deadline, but he’s not ready to leave the NBA and consider playing in Europe, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

Ron Harper News / Celtics Life / June 14

Ron Harper Jr. 2025-2026 season and playoffs highlight reel

Ron Harper Jr. appeared in 29 regular season games for the Boston Celtics this past season averaging 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assist a game. Harper Jr.