Trade News Roundup: Bucks' Asking Price for Giannis Is Unrealistic; Celtics Eye Two Big Men

On June 20, well-known NBA reporter Jake Fisher brought the newest trade information, including names like Giannis, Gobert, and Stewart.

Bucks' Asking Price for Giannis Is Unrealistic

The Milwaukee Bucks have proposed a completely impractical trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

“If the Bucks decide to trade their franchise icon, they naturally want to extract the maximum possible return. So what qualifies as 'unrealistic'? Multiple sources reveal that the Bucks are demanding trade assets from inquiring teams that would completely strip the acquiring team’s roster, leaving it with no realistic chance to compete for a championship. And that runs counter to Giannis's core desire: if he eventually leaves Milwaukee after 13 seasons, he wants to join a contender and sign a long-term max extension with his new team.”

Celtics Interested in Acquiring Gobert

The Boston Celtics are interested in acquiring Rudy Gobert.

Reporter Sam Amick broke the news this morning that the Minnesota Timberwolves have interest in Derrick White. If the Celtics send White in a deal for Gobert, the salaries would match perfectly. Sources indicate the Celtics previously inquired about Gobert, with the most recent query occurring at the February trade deadline this year.

Additionally, the Timberwolves are not currently actively shopping Gobert. However, sources say that both Minnesota and Boston are open to exploring various possibilities regarding roster adjustments around their respective core players, namely Anthony Edwards for the Timberwolves.

At Least Four Teams Want Stewart

At least four teams are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart this summer. Fisher named four teams pursuing Stewart: the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat.

Fisher noted that the Bucks highly admire Stewart, while the Celtics have long tracked this interior player. Fisher added: “I’ve also learned that the Spurs and Heat are both interested in this tough Pistons big man.”

Previous reports indicated the Pistons plan to put Stewart on the trade block this offseason.