The Milwaukee Bucks are still weighing their options on where they should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it seems like the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are the top two options. For the Celtics, rumors have stated that they seem to be more open to adding Jaylen Brown in the deal, but it's uncertain if the Bucks would keep or reroute him to a third team.
If the Bucks were to send him to a third team, there are several suitors who are open to acquiring him. One of them is the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Bucks have their eyes on the No. 5 pick and a specific prospect, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
“The Clippers are also said to be interested in Brown and have future first-round draft picks available to dangle, including the fifth pick in the draft as a potential trade chip, along with a 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick from the Indiana Pacers from the Ivica Zubac trade, should they decide to pursue a trade,” Scotto wrote.
“It’s worth noting that Keaton Wagler, who could potentially be the fifth pick of the draft where the Clippers are currently slotted, has fans in Milwaukee’s front office and is also represented by Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports, who won a championship with the Bucks as Senior Director of Scouting,” Scotto continued.
They could get a nice haul for Brown if they traded him to another team, and that might be the best thing for them to do.
Just a few days ago, the Clippers weren't considered to be a team that would get involved in the three-team trade with the Bucks and Celtics, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Things can change at any time, especially if the Clippers are offering a little more than they did before.
