gaining traction involves pursuing Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP averaged an impressive 30.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season, demonstrating his continued elite production.

Several trade frameworks exist for Boston to acquire Antetokounmpo:

Celtics Send	Bucks Receive	Notes
Kristaps Porzingis + Derrick White + draft picks	Giannis Antetokounmpo + salary fillers	Salaries (~$58.9M outgoing) nearly match Giannis’s $57.6M
Jayson Tatum	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Direct star-for-star swap (complicated by Tatum’s injury)

The inclusion of Porzingis would be essential in most scenarios, as his substantial salary helps make the financial aspects work. White’s value as a two-way guard adds legitimate basketball appeal for Milwaukee in any potential deal.

Salary matching presents particular challenges for Boston as a second-apron team. The Celtics must match salaries almost exactly, potentially requiring a third team to facilitate the transaction or additional players like Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith from Milwaukee to balance the financials.

Draft capital remains another crucial element. The Bucks would likely demand multiple first-round picks in any Antetokounmpo trade, an area where Boston may struggle to compete with other suitors who possess more attractive draft assets.

Some factors complicating this potential trade include:

Despite these obstacles, Celtics executive Brad Stevens would be remiss not to explore this possibility. Pairing Giannis with Jaylen Brown would create an imposing duo capable of maintaining championship aspirations even during Tatum’s recovery.

The NBA offseason promises significant player movement across the league, with luxury tax considerations driving many decisions. While this particular trade faces numerous hurdles, the potential addition of a transcendent talent like Antetokounmpo justifies Boston’s exploration of even the most ambitious trade scenarios.