New Giannis trade chatter links Bucks star to three-team deal with Jaylen Brown
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June 12, 2026 — Fresh speculation around the NBA points to a potential three-team transaction that would involve Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, the former University of California standout.
According to the latest rumors, executives are discussing a complex scenario in which Antetokounmpo could be moved in exchange for a package centered on Brown, with a third franchise facilitating salary matching and additional assets. Specific partner teams, draft picks and salary figures were not disclosed.
The talk surfaces as front offices around the league prepare for the upcoming draft and free-agency period, a stretch when trade negotiations often intensify. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP who led Milwaukee to the 2021 championship, remains under contract with the Bucks. Brown, a two-time All-Star, signed a long-term extension with Boston but has frequently appeared in trade speculation due to his high market value.
Representatives for the Bucks, Celtics and the unnamed third club have not publicly addressed the reported discussions. League sources emphasized that conversations are fluid and no formal proposal has been sent to the NBA office for approval.
Source: New York Post
