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At times during the ongoing NBA trade rumors, the Boston Celtics were once viewed as the favorites to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the franchise has officially struck out on landing the superstar. The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat as the team passed on the Celtics’ blockbuster offer, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston’s offer included star Jaylen Brown and a package of draft picks. The Heat-Bucks deal was revealed less than 24 hours before the NBA draft begins.

“The Celtics aggressively pursued Giannis, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania detailed in a June 22, 2026, message on X. “The Bucks seriously negotiated with two finalists in recent weeks: Miami and Boston, which were both on Antetokounmpo’s list of preferred destinations.”

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The Celtics Offered Jaylen Brown in a Blockbuster Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo: Insider

Now, the Celtics may have some fences to mend with Brown unless Boston still ends up dealing the star later this offseason. The Bucks opted for the Heat’s package that includes three-first round picks, including the No. 13 selection in this year’s NBA draft.

Additionally, the Bucks acquired Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis and a second rounder as well in a deal for Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.