"Speaking on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday, Charania added that the Celtics' interest in prying Antetokounmpo out of Milwaukee should only continue to grow this offseason now that the Bucks have shown a willingness to part ways with their franchise forward."
"Charania said of Boston's trade discussions for Antetokounmpo. "They did have a level of interest, and I think that is going to continue into this off-season, but they've never gotten into the particulars - because it takes two to tango.""
""You're not just going to offer up a player that it might take to get a deal done without there being interest from the other side. So, those are all things to be determined ... Does Milwaukee feel like their best offer is going to come from a Minnesota, a Miami, or some other team? And that's what we're going to find out over t"
"Even with the Celtics seemingly building their roster around both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston is leaving no stone unturned in hopes of maximizing its current ceiling in the next few years - with ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reporting last week that Boston was among several playoff teams that tried to acquire Antetokounmpo in February before the NBA trade deadline."
Boston continues evaluating roster options and remains interested in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee. Milwaukee is reportedly willing to take calls on the 31-year-old, potentially trading him for assets, draft picks, and players to support a retool. Boston has built its core around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown while still seeking ways to maximize its near-term ceiling. ESPN reporting indicates Boston and other playoff teams tried to acquire Antetokounmpo before the February trade deadline. Charania says Boston’s interest should grow this offseason, though no deal can happen without Milwaukee and a partner agreeing on terms. Other teams including Minnesota, Miami, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and New York are also in contention.
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