NBA insider: Celtics avoiding this 'elephant in the room' during Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit
The Boston Celtics are pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo but face stalled negotiations. Jaylen Brown is considered a necessary part of any deal, though Boston has set a high threshold for his inclusion. The Miami Heat are also pursuing the star.
What changed
Reports now indicate the Celtics are frustrated with stalled talks and are avoiding a specific issue described as an elephant in the room.
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Celtics Face Stalled Talks and High Trade Thresholds for Giannis Antetokounmpo
confidence 80%The Boston Celtics are pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo but face stalled negotiations. Jaylen Brown is considered a necessary part of any deal, though Boston has set a high threshold for his inclusion. The Miami Heat are also pursuing the star.
What's confirmed:
- The Boston Celtics are pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Jaylen Brown would need to be part of a deal for the Celtics to acquire Antetokounmpo.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Celtics are avoiding an elephant in the room during discussions.
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Celtics Link Jaylen Brown to Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation
confidence 50%The Boston Celtics are reportedly linked to a pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recent reports suggest Jaylen Brown may be part of a preferred trade package. Some sources claim the team is now frustrated with the ongoing trade discourse.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Celtics have a preferred trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo that includes Jaylen Brown.
- The Celtics are avoiding an "elephant in the room" regarding their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- The Celtics are fed up with the trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- The Portland Trail Blazers' hopes for a Giannis trade are fading while a Jaylen Brown deal remains a possibility.