Everything Bucks Wanted from Celtics in Giannis Trade, Why Boston Refused Revealed in New NBA Rumors One reason that Giannis Antetokounmpo did not end up with the Boston Celtics is because their interest in the two-time NBA MVP only went so far.
In the wake of the Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat on Monday night, ESPN's Shams Charania said on SportsCenter that the Bucks sought young players like Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez plus draft assets in addition to Jaylen Brown and the Celtics were not willing to meet that price.
TOP NEWS Report: Celtics Offered JB for Giannis Top takeaways from blockbuster Giannis trade Randle x Nets Jersey Edit Charania explained the Celtics' final offer to the Bucks included Jaylen Brown and two unprotected first-round picks.
The Heat got it done by sending Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round draft picks, a second-round pick and a first-round pick swap to Milwaukee.
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