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Hawks Suddenly Make Sense To Be Third Team In Potential Celtics-Bucks Trade
TL;DR
The Atlanta Hawks may become a third team in a potential trade involving the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Antetokounmpo is unlikely to commit to the Bucks long-term.
Key points
- Atlanta Hawks may join Celtics-Bucks trade talks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo likely to decline Bucks extension
- Celtics previously attempted to acquire Antetokounmpo
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There have been rumors of the Boston Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but a third team may need to get involved. That team could be the Atlanta Hawks.
On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Bucks are expected to ask Antetokounmpo whether he wants to commit to them and sign an extension, and Antetokounmpo "by all accounts" will say no. He also revealed that the Celtics tried to acquire Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline.
To get the two-time MVP, the Celtics would have to part with Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum's contract, and Brown is the overwhelming favorite to get dealt out of the two in this case. However, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bucks would be interested in moving Brown along for even more assets, meaning a third team would need to be involved.
Q&A
Why are the Atlanta Hawks considered a third team in the Celtics-Bucks trade?
The Hawks are seen as a potential third team to facilitate a trade between the Celtics and Bucks involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown.
What did Shams Charania report about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks?
Shams Charania reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to decline a long-term commitment to the Bucks.
What trade scenario involves Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo?
The trade scenario involves the Boston Celtics potentially trading Jaylen Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
