According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Boston Celtics were one of a group of teams that inquired about trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo at this year’s trade deadline:

The Celtics have a path to adding two meaningful players around the margins while still staying under the tax, which will set themselves up to spend when they need it most

A new Giannis Antetokounmpo bombshell has sparked blockbuster trade speculation involving the Celtics and one of Boston’s biggest stars.

Jock Landale, 30, is known for his physical play, high motor, and fundamentally sound offensive game. Standing around 6’11” he primarily plays as a center, using his size and strength to battle in the paint while also showing enough mobility to operate effectively in modern, up-tempo systems.

Brad Stevens was the Executive of the Year, but his big trade deadline acquisition was a DNP in the Celtics' Game 7 loss.

Kendrick Perkins has urged Celtics front office boss Brad Stevens to "make the call" to the Milwaukee Bucks on a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.