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Antetokounmpo trade narrows to Celtics or Heat

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to move before Tuesday’s draft, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as the two final suitors, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Bucks have entertained offers from both clubs, rejecting any three‑team package. Boston’s proposal hinges on swapping the five‑time All‑Star Jaylen Brown, while Miami pitches cost‑controlled players and the No. 13 pick for Milwaukee.

Boston finished the season 56‑26, clinching the No. 2 Eastern seed despite missing Jayson Tatum for most of the year. Brown posted a career‑high 28.7 points per game, yet his future grew uncertain after a reported rift with management. If the deal closes, Brown would stay in Milwaukee, giving the Bucks a proven scorer alongside Antetokounmpo in the next season.

Miami, a 43‑39 team, seeks a marquee talent to pair with Bam Adebayo after parting with Jimmy Butler. Its offer bundles several young contracts and the 13th overall selection, appealing to a Milwaukee front office that wants flexibility. A trade would end a tumultuous year for the Bucks, who fell to 32‑50 and missed the postseason, reshapes their rebuilding timeline.