Celtics Insider Drops Massive Update On Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors: 'Could Speed Up Quickly'

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Boston Celtics have emerged as one of the many potential landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he turns down an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.

On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Bucks are expected to ask Antetokounmpo to sign an extension this summer, and "by all accounts," he will say no. That will essentially force the Bucks to trade him with one year remaining on his deal. Many insiders have tabbed the Celtics as a realistic suitor, and Bob Manning noted on Tuesday that the Celtics are interested and that things could happen "quickly."

"I don't know what the package is going to look like," Manning said on "Celtics Daily." "I know we're going to do some videos later this week about Celtics trade possibilities. Obviously clear the Celtics have some interest in making this happen, and this thing could speed up quickly here."

The Celtics are interested, and the move actually makes plenty of sense. Brad Stevens has already noted a desire to get better at the rim. The price for Giannis would seemingly have to include . His contract would have to be moved, and according to , a third team may have to get involved to take Brown.