Celtics Get Huge Update On Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade From Bucks Owner
Celtics Get Huge Update On Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade From Bucks Owner originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Milwaukee Bucks introduced their new head coach on Wednesday, and co-owner Jimmy Haslam spoke on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future.
The Celts have been identified as a potential landing spot for him if he is traded. NBA insider Marc Stein tabbed the Celtics a team to keep an "eye on" in the Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes on Monday. In April, The Athletic's Sam Amick also called the Celtics a potential suitor for the two-time MVP.
Trade rumors about Antetokounmpo have been flying for over a year, but he has noted publicly that he has not requested a trade. However, Giannis has noted that he knows the NBA is a business and that the Bucks can choose to trade him. He has not publicly requested a trade, and the Bucks have not publicly made him available.
However, on Wednesday, Haslam spoke about potentially parting ways with Antetokounmpo, marking a monumental moment in trade rumors surrounding him. “Listen, Giannis has brought Milwaukee its second championship and the first in 50 years,” Haslam told reporters, per The Athletic's Eric Nehm. “He’s a phenomenal player.
He’s a phenomenal person. He’s arguably one of the best basketball players in the world, and we will do what’s best for Giannis and what’s best for the organization. “We don’t know whether Giannis will stay with us or not, but we’ll work through that with Giannis in the coming weeks.