Despite Jaylen Brown’s interest, Bucks still made the right Giannis trade

The Bucks made the right call passing up on Jaylen Brown when trading Giannis Antetokounmpo.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues the Milwaukee Bucks made the right choice trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami over pursuing Jaylen Brown.
Brian Scalabrine alleged that Jaylen Brown demanded a trade from Boston and preferred Milwaukee.
The writer notes Brown will earn a $57 million salary this season, running through 2029.

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Writer Swoosh Shrestha argues that the Milwaukee Bucks made the correct decision by taking a trade package from the Miami Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than pursuing Jaylen Brown. The discussion follows claims from former Celtic Brian Scalabrine that Brown requested an offseason trade from the Boston Celtics and preferred to land in Milwaukee.

According to Shrestha, acquiring Brown would have trapped Milwaukee in mediocrity due to his massive contract, which includes a $57 million salary this season. Instead, the author contends that accepting Miami's package featuring Tyler Herro, young prospects, and draft picks better aligns with the Bucks' long-term rebuild.

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