Celtics, Lakers could battle for Giannis Antetokounmpo in shocking NBA rumor
This could shake up the entire league.
Celtics, Lakers could battle for Giannis Antetokounmpo in shocking NBA rumor originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in some riveting battles through the years.
How about an offseason showdown for Giannis Antetokounmpo? That could be coming. The Athletic's Sam Amick makes it sound like a large swath of the league will be going after the Greek Freak if the Milwaukee Bucks do indeed decide to trade him this offseason.
And in his new report on Wednesday , Amick references both the Lakers and Celtics. "What about the Houston Rockets , who signaled a disinterest in pairing Antetokounmpo with Kevin Durant in February but might change their stance if they get eliminated early? " writes Amick.
"Ditto for the San Antonio Spurs … or the Los Angeles Lakers … or the Atlanta Hawks . Even the Celtics, who have the ‘Two Jays’ back now and look fully capable of winning it all, are known to have interest and are discussed in league circles as possible suitors. " Amick also writes that the Heat, Warriors , Timberwolves , Knicks and Magic could be involved.