If Giannis Antetokounmpo ultimately requests a trade, the Celtics have the necessary assets to make a serious offer. Alan Goldsher of SI.com recently compiled a mock trade for the two-time MVP that would send Jaylen Brown to Milwaukee.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to join the franchise as an unrestricted free agent, according to The Boston Globe. Released earlier this summer by the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard is reportedly open to signing this summer and the Celtics are one of three teams at the top of his potential list of suitors.

Jayson Tatum might not take the court for the Celtics in the 2025-26 season, but he could help them land Damian Lillard.