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Celtics have made Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer according to Bill Simmons
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Brian Robb | June 14, 2026 at 06:13 AM
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes could be entering its final week as the NBA Finals came to a close on Saturday night. The Celtics are one of several teams that have been linked to the Bucks’ big man in recent weeks after Boston’s disappointing first-round playoff exit to the 76ers.
Many eyes around the league have been on Boston in recent days as trade rumblings begin to heat up ahead of the NBA Draft. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has weighed in extensively on the Antetokounmpo situation, changing his tune this past week about the Celtics’ level of interest in him. In a Saturday night Bill Simmons podcast with NBA insider Zach Lowe, the two discussed the latest rumors involving Boston going after Antetokounmpo.
“You have talked about it,” Lowe said. “I would definitely watch Boston diving in. Not just dipping their toe in, but diving in.”
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Celtics can begin free agency talks with 2 players after Knicks win Finals
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Brian Robb | June 14, 2026 at 06:00 AM
The NBA Finals have come to a close with the New York Knicks ending an improbable run as NBA Champions. The abrupt end to the series in five games on Saturday night means the Celtics along with all 29 other NBA teams have the ability to begin talking new contracts with their pending free agents on Sunday as of midnight.
This is the start of an exclusive negotiating window for all teams and their own free agents before the start of NBA free agency on June 30 at 6 p.m. ‘
Boston enters the offseason with a host of big questions to answer after a disappointing first-round exit to the 76ers I the first round. The team is in much better position financially than last offseason, when they were focused on cutting salary to get under the second apron rather than adding notable deals. Now, Boston sits about $20 million under the luxury tax with several free agent and trade exceptions at their disposal. The team has also been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo as a potential trade suitor, with the Bucks likely to make a decision on his future in the next nine days before the NBA Draft.
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Caitlin Clark rips official after controversial call in Fever win over Sun
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Brian Robb | June 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever got their third straight win on Saturday night in an 85-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. However, the win did not come without some drama in the fourth quarter with the Fever being assessed two technical fouls in the closing period.
Clark was whistled for one of those technical fouls directly with 22 seconds remaining in the road win. She had no issue with that call when addressing reporters at her postgame press conference.
“The technical, I didn’t need an explanation,” Clark said. “I deserved it but it was worth it.”
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Caitlin Clark called for technical foul amid chippy Indiana Fever win over Connecticut Sun
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Brian Robb | June 13, 2026 at 09:15 PM
Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever earn their third straight win on Saturday night against the Connecticut Sun, but it didn’t come without some drama including a late-game technical foul.
The star guard led all scorers with 25 points, leading the Fever to an 85-75 victory over the Sun in front of a sold out crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena. Clark was 10-of-17 from the field and 5-of-10 from 3-point range while also finishing with five assists, three rebounds and six turnovers.
Here are four takeaways from Clark’s night in front of a packed crowd of Sun and Fever fans in Connecticut.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Stevie Knicks’ shirt is everywhere — here’s where to get your own
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Jessica Day | June 13, 2026 at 04:44 PM
Taylor Swift wore a “Stevie Knicks” t-shirt to Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026, triggering an immediate rush among fans to find similar versions of the novelty shirt.
The pop star attended the game at Madison Square Garden alongside Mariska Hargitay and sisters Alana and Este Haim to watch the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs.
Swift’s shirt featured vintage-inspired orange lettering on a Knicks-blue background, combining a reference to the team with musician Stevie Nicks.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo sends Celtics key signal on potential trade
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Brian Robb | June 13, 2026 at 01:08 PM
A Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade is expected to be on the horizon in the next two weeks as the Bucks weigh potential destinations for the former MVP. The Celtics have been widely reported as a suitor for the 31-year-old forward along with the Heat, Magic and Timberwolves.
Antetokounmpo will have some say in his next destination since he just has one remaining year on his current deal before he can opt out and become an unrestricted free agent. For that reason, he will be looking for a max extension worth $275 million in his next home and obviously any team trading for him would want assurances he would want to stay long term.
Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of the Athletic report that Antetokounmpo has signaled he would sign that max extension with the Celtics, if Boston does trade for the big man. The report backs up Bill Simmons’ remarks from last week that indicate Antetokounmpo liked Boston as a potential landing spot for him.
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Vinny Natale
The short answer is take it with a massive grain of salt. While the rumor is technically "real" in the sense that Bill Simmons actually said it on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, its validity as actual, concrete NBA news is highly questionable.
Here is a breakdown of why this rumor is circulating and why you should be skeptical:
What Bill Simmons Actually SaidSimmons completely flipped his stance. After initially reporting that Boston was sitting out the Giannis sweepstakes, he claimed to have received new intel:
"From what I heard, they made an offer in the past week... I don't know what their offer was or who was in it, but that was in the ring, which I was really surprised by."
He also hinted that Giannis is personally eyeing either Miami or Boston, preferring Boston because it gives him the absolute best shot at a title.
The "Character" vs. Newsbreaker Dynamic: Simmons is an incredibly entertaining analyst and podcaster, but he is not a primary NBA newsbreaker like Adrian Wojnarowski, Shams Charania, or Brian Windhorst. He often floats theories, reads body language, and shares loose "intel" that leans more toward educated speculation or rumors than finalized front-office actions.
The Ultimate Leverage Play: The Miami Heat have long been considered the frontrunners for Giannis (with packages rumored around Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and draft capital). By throwing a massive rival like the Boston Celtics into the mix, the Milwaukee Bucks instantly gain immense leverage to force Miami to up their offer. It’s highly possible this leak is coming from Milwaukee's side to start a bidding war.
The Jaylen Brown Contradiction: For a trade to work contractually and realistically, Boston would almost certainly have to trade Jaylen Brown. However, respected national insiders like Brian Windhorst have consistently reported that Celtics President Brad Stevens remains fully committed to Brown and Derrick White and has no intention of breaking them up.
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If Brad Stevens is secretly playing possum and genuinely made an offer, it would likely take one of two paths:
The Direct Star Swap: A straight-up blockbuster built around Jaylen Brown heading to Milwaukee (or more likely a third team, with assets routed to the Bucks).
The Depth Gut: Keeping a Tatum/Brown/Giannis "Big Three" but completely gutting the roster's incredible depth by packaging Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and every draft pick they have left to match the salaries.
It is incredibly fun offseason theater, but until a dedicated investigative reporter corroborates the report, it is safest to view this as a classic summer rumor—either Bill Simmons tracking a loose whisper, or the Bucks masterfully trying to make the Heat panic.
Jack Jemsek
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On Jun 14, 2026, at 2:23 PM, 'Shirley Coshatt' via Celticsstuff <celtic...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
4. He is entitled. Myles Turner talked about Doc not holding players accountable and said that Giannis was the worst at taking advantage of that. According to Turner, Giannis was late for team flights and even delayed them for almost 2 hours at times. He also was late for team meetings and missed them at times. Whether the coach holds the team accountable or not, a player should hold himself accountable. Do we need that attitude on the Celtics?
Eric Albert
I agree with everything Shirley says. And more: Giannis's free-throw average has gone *down* in recent years (65% in the past year) and has never been great, which is frustrating for someone who lives at the line. He's a mediocre to bad 3-point shooter, on very low volume, in a game that now emphasizes spreading the floor.
Compare him to Jaylen Brown, who's a slightly below-average 3-point shooter on decent volume (certainly enough to keep the defense honest) and who's worked himself up to 79.5% (!) free-throw average for the most recent season on his highest volume ever.
For me, the biggest thing is I hate Giannis's game. He's lacking in some of the most basic basketball skills (for a superstar) and relies on brute-forcing his way to the basket. Sure, it's a way to score points, but (like the Bad Boy Pistons), I find it boring to watch. I'd hate to have every Celtics game filled with that style of play.
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At 02:23 PM 6/14/2026, 'Shirley Coshatt' via Celticsstuff wrote:
The more I think about Giannis the more I don't want him in Boston. Yes, he is very talented, but in my opinion he brings too much baggage. On the other hand, you have Jaylen Brown who is a proven winner and who has professed loyalty to the Celtics and to Boston.
1. He is unreliable. He played in only 36 games last season and averages in the 60's most years. Plus, he is 31 years old and his injury problems are just going to get worse the older he gets. Even if he’s healthy, his injury history makes it harder to predict his availability, which can disrupt team chemistry and game planning.
2. He wants to have his demands met and demands a lot. He wanted his brothers on the team in order to stay and they got his brothers. I don't want the Celtics to have to waste 2 roster spots for his brothers. He has trashed his coaches and they have given in to his demands for new coaches. If he’s unhappy in Boston for whatever reason, he may push for another move, potentially at a lower value and with less interest from other teams.
3. i don't like players who want off a team when they struggle. That goes for James Harden and Jimmy Butler as well. They give up on their team and stop trying and force their hands for a trade. What's to say he won't get upset with Joe or Brad or his teammates and want out of Boston in a year. We've seen this play out with Harden and Butler over and over. Now that Giannis is getting his way and forcing a trade, chances are he will do it again if the team doesn't win or if he doesn't like the coach or the rules on the Celtics.
4. He is entitled. Myles Turner talked about Doc not holding players accountable and said that Giannis was the worst at taking advantage of that. According to Turner, Giannis was late for team flights and even delayed them for almost 2 hours at times. He also was late for team meetings and missed them at times. Whether the coach holds the team accountable or not, a player should hold himself accountable. Do we need that attitude on the Celtics?
5. Giannis is a singular talent, but he’s also extremely expensive — $58.5M next season with a $62.8M player option for 2027-28. Acquiring him would require moving away from other franchise players and sacrificing draft capital, which can hurt long-term depth and future flexibility. And, he is going to want an even more expensive extension. The Celtics worked hard to get under the luxury cap and bringing in Giannis, even with Jaylen going out would undo much of that work.
6. Diminishing effort and effects. Rather than getting better every year, Giannis has gone up and down and last season was way down. On the other hand, Jaylen Brown has improved every single season he has been in the league. Giannis also hasn't made his team better in the playoffs. I just don't see him as better than who we have already. The Celtics would be sacrificing high-upside players or picks for a player whose value is already inflated.
7. Giannis is a proven superstar, but his injury history, high cost, and potential for future trade demands mean that adding him to the Celtics comes with significant risks. If you’re building for the long term, it may be better to invest in depth, young talent, and future assets rather than a single, high-impact but volatile player. I really think trading for him would be a big mistake. Just my 2 cents.
On 6/14/2026 1:06:54 PM, 'NCC' via Celticsstuff <celtic...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
So if you cross AI with Bill Simmons you get Japanese writing format?
In a message dated 6/14/2026 1:08:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, c...@vnatale.com writes:
- What I got from AI:
- How real is this? Celtics have made Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer according to Bill Simmons
- The short answer is take it with a massive grain of salt. While the rumor is technically "real" in the sense that Bill Simmons actually said it on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, its validity as actual, concrete NBA news is highly questionable.
- Here is a breakdown of why this rumor is circulating and why you should be skeptical:
- What Bill Simmons Actually Said
- Simmons completely flipped his stance. After initially reporting that Boston was sitting out the Giannis sweepstakes, he claimed to have received new intel:
- "From what I heard, they made an offer in the past week... I don't know what their offer was or who was in it, but that was in the ring, which I was really surprised by."
- He also hinted that Giannis is personally eyeing either Miami or Boston, preferring Boston because it gives him the absolute best shot at a title.
- Miami Herald
- Why You Should Be Skeptical
- The "Character" vs. Newsbreaker Dynamic: Simmons is an incredibly entertaining analyst and podcaster, but he is not a primary NBA newsbreaker like Adrian Wojnarowski, Shams Charania, or Brian Windhorst. He often floats theories, reads body language, and shares loose "intel" that leans more toward educated speculation or rumors than finalized front-office actions.
- The Ultimate Leverage Play: The Miami Heat have long been considered the frontrunners for Giannis (with packages rumored around Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and draft capital). By throwing a massive rival like the Boston Celtics into the mix, the Milwaukee Bucks instantly gain immense leverage to force Miami to up their offer. It’s highly possible this leak is coming from Milwaukee's side to start a bidding war.
- BasketNews.com
- The Jaylen Brown Contradiction: For a trade to work contractually and realistically, Boston would almost certainly have to trade Jaylen Brown. However, respected national insiders like Brian Windhorst have consistently reported that Celtics President Brad Stevens remains fully committed to Brown and Derrick White and has no intention of breaking them up.
- Chowder and Champions+ 1
- What a Potential Offer Would Look Like
- If Brad Stevens is secretly playing possum and genuinely made an offer, it would likely take one of two paths:
- The Direct Star Swap: A straight-up blockbuster built around Jaylen Brown heading to Milwaukee (or more likely a third team, with assets routed to the Bucks).
- The Depth Gut: Keeping a Tatum/Brown/Giannis "Big Three" but completely gutting the roster's incredible depth by packaging Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and every draft pick they have left to match the salaries.
- Chowder and Champions
- The Verdict
- It is incredibly fun offseason theater, but until a dedicated investigative reporter corroborates the report, it is safest to view this as a classic summer rumor—either Bill Simmons tracking a loose whisper, or the Bucks masterfully trying to make the Heat panic.
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