Celtics Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo Now 'Focused' On Trade To Heat
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It might be time to cool it on the Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.
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Several recent reports indicate the Milwaukee Bucks star has Boston high on his trade list. One even claims the Celtics have an offer on the table and could be on the verge of acquiring Antetokounmpo while trading away Jaylen Brown.
However, during Monday's episode of "Get Up!", ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported that the Miami Heat are Antetokounmpo's preferred destination.
"The league believes that (an Antetokounmpo trade) is finally going to happen," Windhorst said. " ... Talks have intensified over the last seven to 10 days. Look, he has focused on wanting to be a member of the Miami Heat. ... The Heat and the Bucks have been talking for months."
Windhorst added: "The Bucks don't love the Heat's offer. There are three teams involved; there are four teams involved. In recent days, we have seen that the Boston Celtics have shown some interest there."
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been focused on playing for the Miami Heat, per @WindhorstESPN
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“Talks have intensified over the last 7-10 days. He has focused on wanting to be a member of the Miami Heat.”
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Windhorst noted that breaking up Brown and Jayston Tatum, along with the complete overhaul of the Celtics' offense, remains a primary "stumbling block" toward a potential Antetokounmpo trade.
He also teased more developments throughout this week, so we might not have to wait much longer to learn how the Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes end.
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