On his podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons said he believes the Celtics are going to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and thinks they’ll do it in the next week.
Bill Simmons says that Giannis will land in Boston as early as next week:
— Brody (@celtsallday_) June 14, 2026
"I think Boston's going to get Giannis, And I think it will happen in the next week." pic.twitter.com/J7Qw02tlHb
The Antetokounmpo rumors have gotten louder as the week has gone on and many believe it is about the Bucks and Celtics finding a third team to take Jaylen Brown to get it across the finish line.
Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA, a 2-time MVP, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, champion and Finals MVP. He averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists in a down year that was headlined by injuries as he played in just 36 games.
Over the prior three seasons, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in 203 games.
It is wildly expected that Jaylen Brown goes out the door in any deal. Brown just had the best season of his career, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season.
