While the NBA Finals continue this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors continue to swirl.
With the Milwaukee Bucks expected to shop Antetokounmpo this summer, the Boston Celtics make sense as a potential destination, especially if they're willing to part ways with Jaylen Brown.
NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley thinks the Celtics would provide the best possible return for Antetokounmpo with Brown and some draft picks.
Charles Barkley says the Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown:
“If you get Jaylen Brown, you're getting a great player.” pic.twitter.com/CuPGbSYrzx
— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) June 8, 2026
"If I'm the Bucks, and I can get Jaylen Brown, for Giannis, that's probably the best you're gonna do, because he's a great player," Barkley said on Monday's episode of "Get Up." "If you get Jaylen Brown, you're getting a great player."
At 29, Brown is two years younger than Antetokounmpo and coming off the best year of his career. While he's not quite as good as Antetokounmpo, he's younger, more durable and an elite player in his own right.
However, Barkley thinks the Bucks should be careful about dealing Antetokounmpo to a team in their Conference.
"I'm not sure how smart that is if I'm the Bucks," Barkley added.
It's a valid point, but Milwaukee should focus on getting the best possible return for Antetokounmpo. If that's from Boston, then so be it.
More NBA: Insider Drops Discouraging Update On Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors