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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors tracker: Latest news on Celtics, Heat, other potential destinations for Bucks star

​  Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors tracker: Latest news on Celtics, Heat, other potential destinations for Bucks star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.By now, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are over a year in the making.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBecause the Milwaukee Bucks have stagnated as a franchise, failing to advance past the first round of the playoffs since 2021-22, Antetokounmpo’s name has continually come up in trade conversations — but until the past 2025-26 season, the legitimacy of a potential deal was in question.Heading into the 2026 offseason, however, expectations have changed. Milwaukee is heavily anticipated to move on from its longtime superstar; barring a surprising change of heart, Antetokounmpo is set to join the second team of his career. The question is: who will win the “Greek Freak” sweepstakes?Here are the latest rumors and rumblings on a potential Antetokounmpo trade.MORE:Ranking Heat, Celtics, more as potential Giannis Antetokounmpo destinationsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDate: June 22As Jaylen Brown’s name continues to be floated in Antetokounmpo trade talks, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reports Brown would be willing to play for the Bucks.”There’s an increasing sense that not only is Brown comfortable with the idea of leaving Boston and being traded to Milwaukee, but is hoping to find a resolution over the next 48 hours, league sources said,” Iko wrote.Date: June 22Source: Gery WoelfelThere is a “growing belief” Antetokounmpo will be traded to the Celtics, longtime Bucks insider Gery Woelfel reports, after Boston increased its offer over the weekend.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDate: June 22Source: Brian WindhorstESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Monday that the Celtics are “all-in” on Antetokounmpo, and confirmed that the Heat and the Celtics are the “finalists.” Windhorst said Boston was hesitant to include Jaylen Brown previously, but he is now on the table.Date: June 22Source: Marc SteinThe Celtics remain in the hunt for Antetokounmpo, and after this weekend, Boston is considered to have a “real shot” to pull off the move — that is, if they part ways with Jaylen Brown. It’s still unclear if the Bucks would take Brown, or if the Celtics star would be moved to a third-party team involved.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDate: June 20Source: Barry JacksonThe Bucks are “very much aware” of Antetokounmpo’s desire to play for the Heat, the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reports, and they are using that desire for leverage. Jackson reports the Bucks want to leave Miami in a “compromised” position when it comes to competing for a championship.Date: June 18Source: Brian WindhorstAs expected, the Bucks are still hoping to deal Antetokounmpo before Tuesday’s draft. However, Windhorst reports that Milwaukee hasn’t yet received a package deemed substantial enough for it to consider parting ways with t      ​Read More Feedzy