"“There's no question what we want,” Stevens said at the Auerbach Center. “There's no question, when you look at what's true, that, though we did a lot of good things, we lost in the first round. And we were also 3-11 against the top three seeds in the West and the other top two in the East. And so, we've got to get better.”"
"One avenue that Stevens and the Celtics could take to “get better?” Orchestrating a blockbuster trade for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks are reportedly open for business this summer when it comes to listening to offers for the 31-year-old forward, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Boston - who reportedly expressed interest in dealing for the two-time MVP earlier this season - would be a logical fit as a contending club in the Eastern Conference who might be looking for a roster shakeup of its own."
"Bringing in a player of Antetokounmpo's caliber would be a major boost to a Celtics team still looking to cash in on this current contention window with Jayson Tatum in his prime. But, the cost would be steep, with Stevens likely needing to part with Jaylen Brown to facilitate such a trade. Is that trade-off worth it for the Celtics as they try to put themselves over the top in pursuit of a 19th title? Let's assess the pros and cons of such a trade."
Boston’s season ended with a first-round loss to the 76ers, prompting Celtics president Brad Stevens to say the team must get better. Boston struggled against top teams in both conferences, and Stevens emphasized the need for improvement. One proposed path is pursuing Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly available this summer. The Celtics have shown interest earlier, and Giannis would fit as a high-end talent alongside Jayson Tatum during the current contention window. The main obstacle is the likely price, with Jaylen Brown expected to be required to complete the trade. The decision centers on whether the upgrade outweighs the cost.
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