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A lot has happened in the last couple of days! Coming off of a series win over the weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Brewers have a brand new shortstop to debut as they welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town.
Cooper Pratt is, of course, in the starting lineup tonight, and Luis Rengifo has been designated for assignment. Pratt will bat eighth, and with a glimpse into what the Brewer infield might look like in the coming weeks, David Hamilton will start alongside him at third base. If I had to guess, Hamilton and Joey Ortiz will move into a platoon situation at third base, but we’ll see how often Pratt and Ortiz are in the lineup together and, when they are, who will play where.
In Milwaukee’s lineup alongside Pratt and Hamilton this evening we will see Christian Yelich at designated hitter, Jackson Chourio, Garrett Mitchell, and Jake Bauers in the outfield, William Contreras behind the plate, and Brice Turang and Andrew Vaughn on the right side of the infield, so tonight is a win for the “get Bauers and Vaughn into the lineup no matter what” folks. Cleveland’s lineup is notably absent their biggest weapon, as the typically ultra-durable José Ramírez was placed on the injured list on Sunday with a broken hamate bone. Old Friend Rhys Hoskins gets the start at first base, while a former Brewer farmhand, David Fry, will start in right field and bat cleanup. (Fry, who was a 2024 All-Star, was drafted by the Brewers in 2018 and sent to Cleveland in 2021 for J.C. Mejía. A rare front-office miss.)
On the mound for the Brewers is the lefty Robert Gasser, who is making his fifth start of the season. He got beat up a bit his last time out, but that game was on the moon in Las Vegas, so I’m willing to give it a pass; I actually thought Gasser did a pretty solid job against the Athletics until they broke through with two homers in the fifth inning. In his previous outing in a real ballpark, Gasser had his best outing of the season: on June 3 in San Francisco, he held the Giants to one run on five hits in five innings.
The Guardians counter with the right-handed Slade Cecconi, who has had mixed results this season. Cecconi sports a 4.83 ERA in 72 2/3 innings, but his FIP is significantly better at 4.28. He’s also been much better lately; Cecconi has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts, a span in which he’s gone 2-1 with a 3.16 ERA in 37 innings. Cecconi isn’t a hard thrower (he sits at about 93 mph with his fastball), and he doesn’t strike out a whole lot of batters, so hopefully the Brewers will be able to take advantage tonight.
A couple of injury notes: Brandon Woodruff is headed to the Quad Cities to start for the Timber Rattlers tonight and is slated to throw about 85 pitches. Additionally, Logan Henderson, who hasn’t pitched since May 22 because of a back strain, is throwing bullpens. The news isn’t as good on Quinn Priester: he’s got a meeting scheduled to determine the next step in recovery for his thoracic outlet syndrome. (The vibes aren’t good here.)
First pitch tonight is at 6:40 p.m. on Brewers TV and the Brewers Radio Network.
Texas Rangers lineup for June 16, 2026 against the Minnesota Twins: starting pitchers are Kumar Rocker for the Rangers and Zebby Matthews for the Twins.
Texas looks to even the series against the Twins. Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are both starting.
The lineup:
Pederson — DH
Jung — 3B
Langford — LF
Nimmo — RF
Duran — SS
Burger — 1B
Smith — 2B
Osuna — CF
Diaz — C
7:05 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -132 favorites.
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There have been precious few updates regarding the back problem that send Ke’Bryan Hayes to the injured list after he last played on May 20th. We know it’s both a chronic problem and that the Cincinnati Reds placed him just on the 10-day IL instead of the 60-day, but he’s nearing a month on the shelf already and the latest update on Reds.com slated him with a ‘TBD’ return date that was last updated on May 22nd.
That’s the unknown with Hayes. The knowns, of course, are that he hasn’t hit in a half-decade, is on the cusp of being 30 years old, and has dealt with this very same back problem time after time for years. In other words, much like it did at the time the Reds oddly chose to trade for him and his long-term contract, none of that screams should be the team’s everyday 3B going forward.
While it remains to be seen whether the contract there keeps him around for another shot or if he’s designated for assignment before it’s over (a la Mike Moustakas, Jeimer Candelario, Shogo Akiyama, et al), it’s pretty clear the Reds need to plan accordingly.
What we also know is that Nathaniel Lowe is slated to be a free agent again at season’s end, removing another corner infielder from the current mix for the 2027 season. We also know that TJ Friedl, earning $3.8 million in his first trip through arbitration this year, seems like a pretty obvious non-tender candidate given that he hit so poorly that he was optioned to AAA Louisville.
In Hayes, Lowe, and Friedl, that’s a trio of players who were expected to be regulars in 2026 that the 2027 club likely won’t have, for their own reasons. Now, you can pencil in Edwin Arroyo as a replacement on the position player side as he continues to evolve into a big leaguer, and in theory he could be in the mix at 3B. Sal Stewart could presumably be the everyday 3B, but that would take Spencer Steer out of the turbid OF mix as he’d be needed at 1B everyday with that mix. The DH options in that scenario would likely be just rotating through the rest of the down-roster guys, with none of them obvious bat-first guys who deserve to be hitting even on their ‘days off.’
To me, it seems pretty clear that beyond the 2026 season, the way this current Reds roster is constructed still has a glaring need for a big bat somewhere. The versatility of Steer and Stewart means that bat could come at 1B, 3B, or even in a corner OF spot, which gives the front office flexibility in who they choose to pursue.
But what if there’s already someone on the roster right now who profiles like a pretty perfect fit there?
What if there’s a guy who can play 3B, some 1B in a pinch, or serve as the regular DH who’s deeply familiar with the way the Cincinnati Reds work? Heck, he may even be a guy who has only ever signed contracts with the Reds in his entire big league career!
What if he’s coming off the first real injury of his career, one that cost him a month and sapped a little bit of his production? What if that made locking him up for another year ASAP the absolute bargain of the century?
What if last night, when Eugenio Suárez clubbed two homers – one a grand slam – should serve as the perfect reminder that the Reds, right now, have an absolute masher in the heart of the lineup, a guy who would be a great piece of a 2027 lineup that will have Elly De La Cruz once again in his dwindling time with the Reds before he reaches free agency?
What say you…should the Cincinnati Reds try to keep Eugenio Suárez beyond this season?
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The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions as of Sunday, but the off-season rumor mill took no time to get moving. The New Jersey Devils are involved.
Over the last couple of days, Kevin Weekes of ESPN and NHL Network speculated about two players currently on the New Jersey Devils.
Over the weekend, Weekes reported that the New Jersey Devils are shopping goaltender Jacob Markstrom.
After signing him to a contract extension during the 2025-26 season, which is worth $12 million over 2 years (cap hit of $6 million each year), they are already trying to move off of him.
Per sources, although a deal isn’t imminent , I’m told the @NJDevils are
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 13, 2026
gauging market interest from clubs on
G Markstrom . #HockeyXpic.twitter.com/spVTY3AWN9
For one, Markstrom wasn't good enough in 2025-26. He was supposed to be a stopgap at the position for the Devils during his tenure, but he has not lived up to it.
Markstrom took over as the starting goalie for Sweden in the Olympics, but his NHL numbers left a lot to be desired. His 3.07 goals against average and .883 save percentage were simply not good enough.
Not only would the Devils be upgrading at the position if they moved on from Markstrom, but they would also free up all of that cap space, which they desperately need.
Weekes also reported that teams are calling about defenseman Simon Nemec. This is an entirely different situation, because Nemec still has a long NHL future ahead of him. He could even be a star.
A name per sources that’s of interest to other clubs is RFA D Nemec , as it hasn’t been the smoothest path / usage with @NJDevils , and he’s an attractive option
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 16, 2026
given age, talent, upside, should it be decided that they want to move him.#HockeyXpic.twitter.com/m3nF2bfAQW
Nemec was the second overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, but his transition to the NHL hasn't gone the way he had hoped. The Devils didn't unleash him once he reached the NHL, and his usage has been questionable at best.
2025-26 was a career year for the young Slovakian defender. He had 11 goals and 15 assists for 26 points in 68 games played. His defensive game is still a work in progress, which is normal for a 22-year-old with under 200 NHL games played.
The prize for trading Markstrom is freed-up cap space and the potential for better goaltending from elsewhere. The prize for Nemec could be high-end help at forward, specifically a goal-scoring winger, which is something the Devils also need.
Dougie Hamilton has been in trade rumors since last fall, but it hasn't come up in a while. Hamilton, Luke Hughes, Brett Pesce, Brenden Dillon, Jonathan Kovacevic, and Jonas Siegenthaler are the NHL defencemen currently under contract.
If another team were to acquire Nemec, they would need to sign him, as he is a restricted free agent. He is likely to get a nice contract with his upside as the main point of emphasis.
As for goaltending, potentially without Markstrom, Jake Allen is signed to a long-term deal. They also have Nico Daws and the potential to make a trade for someone else that they think can help them.
Reporting on Nemec and Markstrom isn't the only New Jersey Devils nugget from Kevin Weekes over the last week. He also noted that talks are ongoing between the team and captain Nico Hischier. He speculated that they will come to a medium-term contract in the $11-13 million range.
👀 Although talks are ongoing, my speculation is that C Hischier and @NJDevils will land on a medium term contract extension somewhere between
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 11, 2026
11M- 13M range … #HockeyXpic.twitter.com/UgX43i5Cjj
It is incredibly important for the Devils to sign Hischier unless they are bringing in another center of equal or better value. Hischier is a premier two-way player who impacts the game in all three zones.
Paired with Jack Hughes, who is a dynamic offense-focused center, Hischier is a perfect complement. Getting him extended, as he is entering the last year of his current deal with a cap hit of $7.25 million, is the most important task of the entire offseason.
One thing is for certain: Sunny Mehta is wasting no time when it comes to trying to make the roster better.
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You might remember that during Monday’s game, Craig Counsell went out to the mound with the trainer to talk with Daniel Palencia. Palencia ultimately stayed in the game, striking out three Rockies.
Evidently the team found an issue, because today Palencia was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
To replace Palencia on the active roster, the Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa.
Here’s hoping this is nothing serious with Palencia. The Cubs haven’t had many save opportunities anyway so far this year. I’d guess the Cubs would go with closer-by-committee if there are any coming up.
Palencia is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA (5 ER/16.2 IP) with three saves in 19 relief appearances with the Cubs this season.
Hollowell made one relief appearance with the Cubs this season, tossing 1.2 innings and allowing two runs on two hits. With Iowa this season, he is 2-0 with a 3.63 ERA (7 ER/17.1 IP) in 15 relief appearances.
As always, we await developments.
The Nashville Predators have announced that they've acquired forward Ross Colton and goalie Isak Posch from the Colorado Avalanche.
The Predators are sending back their own 3rd round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, as well as Colorado’s 3rd round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and goalie Magnus Chrona. Colorado's pick was previously acquired in another deal.
This is the first move that Chris MacFarland has made as general manager of the Predators. And it's a move to bring a player that he bought to the Avalanche to his new team.
Colton, 29 scored nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 73 games last season. He is known as a bit of a sparkplug who uses his body to energize his teammates. He had 159 hits last season, which was third on the Avalanche.
In a statement released by the Predators, MacFarland had this to say:
“We are very excited to add Ross Colton to our forward mix,” MacFarland said. “Ross is a versatile, two-way winger who will add sandpaper and grit into our middle six group.”
As for Posch, he is an AHL goalie who played the last two seasons with the Colorado Eagles. In the 2025-26 season, he had a record of 15-8-4.
MacFarland also commented on the acquisition of Posch.
“Isak Posch is a talented young netminder who was selected to play in the AHL All-Star game this past year,” MacFarland said. “He is a big goaltender who will add to our already impressive goalie depth.”
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ross Colton (no salary retention) and goaltender Isak Posch to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick (Predators), a 2027 third-round pick (Avalanche), and goaltender Magnus Chrona.
We have traded Players (F) Ross Colton and (G) Isak Posch to Nashville in exchange for Nashville’s own 3rd round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Colorado’s own 3rd round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft (previously transferred to Nashville in a prior transaction), and Player… pic.twitter.com/59E6WfYRlN
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 16, 2026
Ross Colton has been a name this entire season, especially at the trade deadline, as a player the Avalanche might want to move off for salary cap reasons, and now they have successfully done so without having to give up any draft picks or valuable prospects.
Moving off his $4 million cap hit now frees up just under $7 million for the Avalanche to re-sign some key free agents this summer.
The #GoAvsGo re-acquired their own 2027 3rd Round Pick in this trade. This makes them now eligible to sign a player to an offer sheet in the $1.576M to $2.388M range this summer.https://t.co/9nq5PKV1sfhttps://t.co/Gxed4yUeX3pic.twitter.com/3oxPDDmCT8
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) June 16, 2026
Isak Posch was a young goaltender prospect who played pretty well with the AHL Colorado Eagles, finishing with a 15-8-7 record, a .891% save percentage, and a 2.78 goals-against average.
In return, Magnus Chrona is a 6-foot-6 goaltender whom the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. This past season with the Milwaukee Admirals, he had a down season compared to his previous seasons, finishing with a 9-11-6 record, a .894 SV%, and a 2.94 goals-against average.
T.J. Hughes’ Road To The Avalanche Starting Lineup Next SeasonAfter a dominant postseason run with the Eagles, the Hobey Baker finalist’s elite playmaking and versatility position him to challenge for a role with the Colorado Avalanche next season.
Former Senator Vaclav "Vinny" Prospal is back in the NHL.
13 years after his long 1108-game NHL career came to a close, Prospal returned to the league on Monday when the St. Louis Blues signed him to a multi-year contract to be one of Jim Montgomery's assistant coaches, starting this fall.
In a team press release, Montgomery spoke highly of the former Senator, who played in Ottawa from 1998 to 2001.
“Vinny brings a creative offensive mind, honed by his success as a player on the power play and five-on-five," Montgomery said.
Over the past three seasons, Prospal has been learning the North American coaching ropes as an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans, Buffalo's top farm club. Before that, he served three years as head coach of a pro team in Czechia, and did two years as an assistant coach of his national team.
Now 51, Prospal can look back on an outstanding NHL career, appearing in 1,108 games, 213 with Ottawa, and scoring 765 career points. He suited up for Czechia at the 2006 Winter Olympics, and twice won gold at the Worlds.
His arrival in Ottawa in March of 1998 was the end of a disappointing chapter for the Senators organization, which had nothing to do with Prospal. When the Sens drafted Quebec Junior phenom Alexandre Daigle in 1993, the entire hockey world thought they had acquired the game's next great superstar.
Daigle ended up being a good NHL player, but certainly not a great one. When they finally accepted that and moved on, the Senators dealt him to Philadelphia for Pat Falloon, who went second overall in the 1991 NHL Draft after Eric Lindros. Falloon never panned out either, and he played just 28 career games with the Sens.
But the Sens also got Prospal in that deal, and though he was merely a third-round pick by the Flyers, he was by far the best player in the deal.
In January of 2001, after his slow start to the season, Prospal was traded to Florida for a mid-round draft pick, which was a terrible decision in hindsight.
Prospal went on to play 818 more games in the NHL.
By Steve Warne
The Hockey News
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The Guardians announced that Angel Martinez has a non-displaced foot fracture, placed him on the IL and called up Petey Halpin.
Martinez was having a solid season with a 97 wRC+, 11 homers, 9 steals and 0.9 fWAR. His defense looked solid in the outfield, also. It’s a real shame because Martinez seemed to have a good shot at being the first Cleveland outfielder to it 20 home runs since Tris Speaker (ok, not that long, but it feels like it).
Halpin returning is an interesting choice, as one might have suspected that Kahlil Watson would get a look. Halpin has an 82 wRC+ at Columbus and Watson has a 126 wRC+ there. It may indicate some doubts about Watson’s glove in centerfield. Both Halpin and Watson have whiff and chase concerns. Halpin has consistently put up .770 OPS’s against RHP in Columbus, so I would guess, for now, he will platoon with Stuart Fairchild in center field while Steven Kwan moves back more of a strictly left field role. Halpin offers good speed and great defense, so there’s a solid floor there the Guardians are relying on for the time being. They may also be holding off on Watson’s debut to allow his family time to travel and making it a home debut for when they come off this road trip. We will see.
Typically, such injuries require 6-12 weeks of recovery time, so the Guardians can likely put Martinez on the 60-Day IL if they need a roster spot. I’d guess we probably won’t see Angel in the outfield until the end of August, which is a real bummer.
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With the halfway mark of the season coming, and the trade deadline approaching fast, Colorado Rockies fans are thinking about rebuilding and roster construction. It’s possible the Rockies make some trades, but it’s also quite possible that they keep some core players to build around for the future.
Over the last few years, Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have won Gold Gloves; Hunter Goodman won a Silver Slugger and was an All-Star in 2025; and Jordan Beck has shown flashes of brilliance. All four have at one point or another been thought of as part of the Rockies future. But that could also mean they are viewed as potential trade chips to bring back a haul of prospects to build a better team in the future.
But let’s ask a hypothetical question this week: If you could only keep oneof those four players to build around, who would you keep?
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The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks No. 24, No. 31, and No. 55. Depending on how the board falls, Meleek Thomas could be available when New York is on the clock. Should the Knicks consider him?
Thomas put together a impressive freshman campaign in the SEC, flashing high-major shot-making capabilities. His average of 15.6 points per game is strong on its own, but the highlight is his shooting efficiency. He converted 42% from beyond the arc on 5.3 attempts per game, an excellent mark for a freshman handling a significant offensive workload. Even better: in SEC play, he set an Arkansas record by knocking down 49% of his threes.
When you pair that deep-range accuracy with an 84% clip from the free-throw line, it becomes clear that his shooting touches are real and project well to the next level. Defensively, he recorded a solid 1.54 steals per game (57 total), thanks to active hands and good instincts in passing lanes.
The biggest area of growth reflected in the metrics is his playmaking efficiency. While he managed a respectable 92 assists on the season, his true role was a finisher rather than an playmaker.
The Knicks might not need another guard, but they could use bench depth, spacing, and dynamic shot-creation.
Thomas fits a distinct mold that Mike Brown can appreciate: he competes at a high level defensively and is an sniper from deep. Offensively, he would provide insurance and alternative backcourt depth behind Jalen Brunson. He’s someone who can play off the ball, spaces the floor, and acts as a dynamic tertiary scorer.
Tyler Kolek remains in the fold and is positioned to make his case for more playing time when training camp commences. He and Thomas could split time between situational bench minutes in New York and in Westchester to get heavy, on-ball developmental reps. For a team that occasionally struggled to get buckets from the reserves when Brunson sat, Thomas offers a compelling solution.
Draft him at No. 24. If Meleek Thomas is still on the board when the Knicks pick in the late first round, they shouldn’t overthink it. It is difficult to find 19-year-old guards who can shoot over 41% from deep on high volume while possessing the quickness to create their own look. He brings the kind of high-octane offensive skill set that can break open games during the dog days of the NBA season, wrapped in a competitive package that won’t compromise defensive identity.
If he slips to No. 31, he becomes an undeniable steal. The Knicks should consider Meleek Thomas because his elite shooting foundation gives him a high floor, while his on-ball shot-creation hints at a potential impact rotation player for years to come.
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With each passing day, we are closer to July 1, the day free agency begins. As we inch closer to that, the likelihood of the Florida Panthers re-signing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky decreases.
If the Panthers do move on from their longtime goaltender, seven years to be exact, they’ll need to be quick in finding a replacement.
Whether it’s through a trade or via free agency, the Panthers have high-end options to consider. Today, we are going to look at five options the Panthers can explore.
Connor Hellebuyck is the big fish, the league-altering move that the Panthers can make. To bring Hellebuyck to Florida from the Winnipeg Jets, the Panthers will have to pay a premium price in a trade.
The move would be worth it, as Hellebuyck is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner with an Olympic gold medal to his name.
At 33 years old and entering the third season of a seven-year, $8.5-million contract, Hellebuyck would be the Panthers’ starting goaltender for a long time, following the footsteps of Bobrovsky.
Exploring Panthers Goaltending Situation, Interest In Connor Hellebuyck Amid Negotiations With Sergei BobrovskyAs Sergei Bobrovsky seeks his next contract, Florida faces a crease crisis as Bill Zito and his staff must decide which direction the Panthers will go regarding their goaltending. Like Hellebuyck, Jordan Binnington is a proven winning goaltender who is coming off a difficult season despite starting in the gold medal game of the Olympics.
The St. Louis Blues might be looking to go in a different direction with Joel Hofer in net, and it appears time to move on from Binnington. A change of scenery could do the 32-year-old well.
Unlike Hellebuyck, Binnington is entering the final year of a $6-million contract. This could work out positively or negatively for the Panthers. If he doesn’t pan out, they can let him walk in free agency the following summer, but if he does well, there’s the risk that he can go hunting for a high-paying contract.
Binnington would cost less than Hellebuyck, but it still wouldn’t be cheap.
Should The Panthers Target Blues' Jordan Binnington If Sergei Bobrovsky Walks In Free Agency?The Florida Panthers may have a new No. 1 goaltender for the first time since 2019 if Sergei Bobrovsky leaves in free agency. Could St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington be the answer for the Panthers?Jacob Markstrom is the third veteran goaltender the Panthers could trade for. At 36 years old, Markstrom would be a short-term option for the Panthers, and a reunion.
Markstrom began his career with the Panthers after they selected him with the first pick in the second round of the 2008 NHL draft. He would play just 43 games with the Panthers before moving to the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and, most recently, the New Jersey Devils.
Markstrom’s past two seasons with the Devils haven’t been great, but could former Panthers assistant GM Sunny Mehta pull off a move with Bill Zito?
3 NHL trade destinations for Devils' Jacob Markstrom | Sporting NewsThe New Jersey Devils are looking to shop goaltender Jacob Markstrom this off-season, and while his numbers during the 2025-26 season have been poor, there is reason to believe he can bounce back and turn his career around with a new team. Frederik Andersen guided the Carolina Hurricanes to 13 of their 16 wins in the Stanley Cup playoffs, as he dealt with injuries in the last three wins.
He was outstanding through the first three rounds as the Hurricanes lost just one game.
Unlike the first three mentioned names, Andersen is a UFA, and acquiring him wouldn’t require the Panthers to trade for him. At 36 years old, Andersen would also be a short-term option for the Panthers.
"It's Going To Be Soon": Agent For Sebastian Cossa On When His Client Will Get His Major Opportunity The player agent for Detroit Red Wings prospect goaltender Sebastian Cossa spoke openly about the chances of his client getting a major opportunity, saying that it "will be soon". Sebastian Cossa is the youngest goaltender of this group, but by far the least experienced.
At just 23 years old, Cossa has played just one NHL game but has posted stellar numbers in the AHL. As a former 2021 first-round pick, Cossa has the pedigree of a starting goaltender; he just hasn’t been provided the opportunity.
While it’s not usually in the Panthers’ nature to trade for young, unestablished players, it could be a calculated gamble that pays off greatly for the Panthers.
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The NBA just crowned a new champion, one that had been searching for its first title in 53 years. Yet, what’s looming on the horizon - somehow - feels bigger.
It’s becoming increasingly likely that Giannis Antetokounmpo, a 10-time All-Star and two-time Most Valuable Player, will have a new home within a week, as the Bucks weigh his future in Milwaukee.
Though there still is the possibility the Bucks can somehow convince Antetokounmpo to commit to a long-term deal, the impression I‘ve gotten from conversations with several people on different sides of this is that both parties — if not the majority of power brokers across the league — expect Antetokounmpo to be traded before the NBA draft.
So, what’s the holdup?
For starters, moving Antetokounmpo is no easy task.
Despite his injuries this season, he remains an elite force in the NBA. He’s 6-foot-11 and wields a singular blend of strength and speed that makes him the league’s premier fast break weapon.
The Bucks grasp the magnitude of moving the greatest player in franchise history, one who ranks first in points (21,531), rebounds (8,882), assists (4,484), blocks (1,088), triple-doubles (56) and games played (895).
As awkward as the last season was, Milwaukee understands that its fans will be upset and question the move, even as it has become clear a fresh start is best for all parties. It makes sense, therefore, that the Bucks are remaining patient in negotiations, extracting as much value as they can. You happen to get lucky with a player like Antetokounmpo only once every couple of generations; if your hand is forced and you need to move him, you might as well make it worth your while.
But let’s get to the potential landing spots.
Consensus among those I polled was that it is coming down to the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics. Other teams could always emerge and make a compelling offer. Still, it becomes harder to justify if Antetokounmpo and his representatives indicate they’re not willing to sign a long-term deal with those teams. In essence: why would a great team with plenty of assets - say the Thunder - give up valuable draft capital for a two-year loan?
Miami’s proposition is pretty clear, so we’ll get to that in a bit. The more interesting scenario is Boston.
The Celtics are notoriously guarded and do not like their business aired out this way. To that point, if you scan through the reports hinting at their potential interest in Antetokounmpo, it becomes clear it’s all coming from opposing front offices or people outside the Auerbach Center. Further to that point, when I tried to check in with some people in the building, I was shut down.
The Celtics, however, need to operate with precision and tact.
My sense is they would absolutely love to bring in Antetokounmpo, though they would want him to be one-third of a trio alongside both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. That would almost certainly force Boston to part with promising young players like Payton Pritchard and Hugo González, as well as a fan-favorite veteran like Derrick White. Draft considerations, of course, would also be part of that equation. That, however, won’t be enough to pry Antetokounmpo away, because Miami’s offer is already better.
Popular convention is that Brown would need to be part of the calculus. If that becomes clear to president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, exploring a potential trade would require a deft tightrope act of gauging interest from the Bucks and possible third teams while keeping one of the team’s stars happy. Because if Brown catches wind that the Celtics dangled him in a trade package, and if said package blows up and never materializes, Stevens would almost certainly face some internal discord. Brown could potentially sour entirely on the organization.
It’s a massive risk, considering the Celtics are two seasons removed from a championship and already have a talented core in place with Tatum and Brown, one that can compete in the East.
This caution and risk don’t exclude Boston from the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes; they only elevate the stakes. If the Celtics do decide to act, their options are to pass or go all in.
The Heat are in a different case. President Pat Riley has been trying to land a franchise-altering star for years, and he faces losing the fan base that may be wondering if it’s time for him to step down.
Miami’s offer is pretty clear-cut: Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and other younger players combined with draft assets that include the No. 13 overall selection in this year’s draft. The Heat have been the most active and consistent team in Antetokounmpo talks, going back to the February trading deadline, if not years earlier.
The Heat try to be similarly secretive, but they’re operating from a position of less leverage than Boston; Miami has struggled to seriously compete since trading Jimmy Butler in February 2025 and it’s clear roster changes are necessary.
The Bucks may like parts of Miami’s package, but - once again - this is Antetokounmpo we’re talking about. So some of the holdup might be the Bucks telling Miami to source other teams to reroute Herro for additional draft capital.
Either way, the draft is the window. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam already set that as a soft deadline. And just as in any industry, deadlines spur action.
Given that this draft is deep and loaded with talent, the Bucks presumably want to know exactly what kind of picks they will have at their disposal, especially if they want to package picks in a trade-up. Miami’s No. 13 selection becomes significantly appealing. But Milwaukee also doesn’t want to be scrambling with all this in the hours leading up to the draft, so look for talks to intensify before the weekend.
Now, all that’s left to do is wait.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors heating up as new details emerge
